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Damn....Worms
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Sun Nov 20, 2011 12:06 amby UniversityGirl
So about 2 years ago we got these little brownish worms in our tank that we got rid of through an intensive cleaning expedition. We got them again and again got rid of them, but I still don't know what they are.
They were very tiny 1/4 inch long, and brown. Any guesses? Our turtles act and seem normal, no sign of illness.
Re: Damn....Worms
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Sun Nov 20, 2011 12:46 amby PridgNYC
Re: Damn....Worms
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Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:29 pmby UniversityGirl
Dont think so
Re: Damn....Worms
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Wed Nov 23, 2011 3:57 amby steve
It's usually midge larvae / bloodworms. Maybe set a couple aside and see what happens. This is a high-res image...
Re: Damn....Worms
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Sat Nov 26, 2011 1:46 amby UniversityGirl
That looks more like them
Re: Damn....Worms
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Sun Nov 27, 2011 3:46 amby steve
They are not considered harmful, but most people don't want them or any other type of pests in their tank. Feeder fish might have an interest in them.
Re: Damn....Worms
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Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:30 pmby UniversityGirl
Okay I'll try that out. Its just I have no clue where they came from. We feed the turtles in a seperate area and don't introduce anything new to tank. And I agree, no one wants little worms in their tank. They are gross looking.
Re: Damn....Worms
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Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:05 amby Diamondbacks4Life
They are actually a good sign as they only can live in high quality water so you know your water quality is good haha.
Re: Damn....Worms
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Tue Nov 29, 2011 4:51 pmby VeipaCray
I'm surprised the turtle hasn't eaten them.
Re: Damn....Worms
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Wed Nov 30, 2011 8:36 amby Diamondbacks4Life
VeipaCray wrote:I'm surprised the turtle hasn't eaten them.
They are so small, i dont think the turtle notices them at all.