corydorablecaliaquariums Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Friend or foe? Is this a parasitic worm or edible treat for fish? I just need to know if I should start to deworm the fish that were in this tank. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 It seems like the only place where you've uploaded the photo is for the thumbnail. Any chance you could reload it? I took a low-def screen shot... Where was it found? Was this on your fish? On / in the substrate? Or on the tank glass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corydorablecaliaquariums Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 On 6/2/2022 at 7:57 PM, Fish Folk said: It seems like the only place where you've uploaded the photo is for the thumbnail. Any chance you could reload it? I took a low-def screen shot... Where was it found? Was this on your fish? On / in the substrate? Or on the tank glass? Thank you! I’m new so, still trying to figure out how to post properly. The worm was found on the bare bottom of an isolation tank. I attached a photo I think is full size. On 6/2/2022 at 7:57 PM, Fish Folk said: It seems like the only place where you've uploaded the photo is for the thumbnail. Any chance you could reload it? I took a low-def screen shot... Where was it found? Was this on your fish? On / in the substrate? Or on the tank glass? Here is another pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Maybe @Biotope Biologistwould no what type of worm it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sankaz Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Maybe an insect larva not a worm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corydorablecaliaquariums Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 On 6/5/2022 at 4:36 PM, sankaz said: Maybe an insect larva not a worm? I was thinking thats a possibility too! Thanks for your feedback! On 6/5/2022 at 12:14 PM, Colu said: Maybe @Biotope Biologistwould no what type of worm it is Yes! Maybe! We need a biologist for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotope Biologist Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Appears to be a midge larvae of some sort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corydorablecaliaquariums Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 On 6/5/2022 at 6:49 PM, Biotope Biologist said: Appears to be a midge larvae of some sort. Oooohhhh! Yes! It looks like that from google images. Is it dangerous? Parasite? Should I nuke the tank or just drain it? Google seems to say they are harmless! Thank you for your time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotope Biologist Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 On 6/5/2022 at 9:18 PM, corydorablecaliaquariums said: Oooohhhh! Yes! It looks like that from google images. Is it dangerous? Parasite? Should I nuke the tank or just drain it? Google seems to say they are harmless! Thank you for your time! Nothing of the sort! It makes good fish food. Otherwise the larvae can’t survive out of water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corydorablecaliaquariums Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 On 6/6/2022 at 8:37 AM, Biotope Biologist said: Nothing of the sort! It makes good fish food. Otherwise the larvae can’t survive out of water. Excellent! I’m all about free protein:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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