Worms in the aquarium

uhh--there are hundreds of species of planaria
(Turbellaria) in a variety of colors and
sizes. The ones I've seen most frequently are
brown and greater than one inch in length.

-coelacanth

P.S. Sorry to get all defensive, but I raised
these guys for a science fair project one
year long ago and I'm quite fond of the
little buggers.

"Dunter Powries" wrote in message
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Planaria are white, somewhat smaller than described, and will usually be
seen on the glass after lights-out.

coelacanth wrote in message
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I think these are probably planaria or other flatworm. They live
on excess food and are usually harmless (though they have near
relatives which are parasitic and not usually seen in a free
swimming stage). Try feeding a little less if they get out of hand.
Many fish relish them, so they may just disappear.

They may have come to you on a plant or unnoticed in the
bag with a fish.

-coelacanth

"Jim K" wrote in message
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I need some help identifying worms in my aquarium. My tank is heavily
planted, and I recently found some worms moving along the substrate.
They
are reddish-brown, about 2 inches in length and 1/8" in diameter. I
would
supply a photo but they disappear very quickly.

My questions a

1. What are they?
2. Where would they have come from?
3. Are they harmful to the fish?

Thanks in advance.

I have this worm. They do not hurt the fish. But I am a small fish to catch them. I think they are called sand worms? Come up with a factory, they are a bit of Scotland allong. They grabbed one end when you use the gravel siphon. Their rapid reproduction rate. They live in excess of fish food.