what worms are bad?

gguertin · 01/18/2007, 01:39 PM

Ok I have asked on a couple of occasions on worms in the past and have been unable to get a good picture of what types of worms I might have in my tank. Is there somewhere that I can look that has pictures of worms or can someone tell me what types of worms are bad for my tank.
I also have little bug like things in my tank that I have been told are good, however the other night I turned a light on and they have gotten to be a decent size now probably close to a 1/4 of an inch long.

I have had 1 anenome die and another start looking pretty bad so I am starting to believe something is bothering them.

I have tried to take pictures of this and just have not been able to get one that you can make out what it is.

Kip · 01/18/2007, 02:25 PM

gammarus amphipods, munnid isopods, harpactoid copepods.... all good bugs..... mysis... good too

cirratulid, terrebellid, peanut, bristle, spirorbidae <<< all worms >>> all good (except maybe giant bristles)

flatworms with fork tail and red dot (sometimes whole thing looks maroon colored)=bad

cirolanid isopod (fish lice) = bad

anemones die due to poor collecting, shipping, handling, acclimation... lack of feeding, lack of lighting, and poor water conditions.... or... some fish/inverts can pick at them.

that should get ya started... happy googling

gguertin · 01/18/2007, 02:26 PM

wow, thanks ill post back if I cant figure it out.

looser · 01/18/2007, 03:01 PM

Here is a picture of a bad worm:

Paintbug · 01/18/2007, 03:30 PM

heres a good place to start to see the good and bad guys.
http://home2.pacific.net.ph/~sweetyu...tchhikers.html

kass03 · 01/18/2007, 03:40 PM

heres a cpl good hitchiker sites

http://www.xtalworld.com/Aquarium/hitchfaq.htm

http://melevsreef.com/id/

kass

gguertin · 01/19/2007, 03:56 PM

would it be likely that AMPHIPODS could get to be up to a 1/4 of an inch and be in the sand also not just rock? I dont have to work tmw so I am going to see if it is possible for me to try and get a picture but I have had the hardest time getting a close up on anything in my tank

jcr6479 · 01/19/2007, 04:26 PM

I seen to have the Acoelomorph worms on the glass. They are too small to photograph. They have a forked tail and orange head. Are they bad, and if so, how could I possibly get rid of them? All of my sps are doing great and the only place i see them is on the glass.

kass03 · 01/20/2007, 03:12 AM

Yes amphipods get that big. They look like little shrimps running around and do go everywhere.

jcr6479 sounds like you prolly have flatworms. Check out the picts of them.

kass

01/18/2007, 01:39 PM	#1
gguertin Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 766	what worms are bad? Ok I have asked on a couple of occasions on worms in the past and have been unable to get a good picture of what types of worms I might have in my tank. Is there somewhere that I can look that has pictures of worms or can someone tell me what types of worms are bad for my tank. I also have little bug like things in my tank that I have been told are good, however the other night I turned a light on and they have gotten to be a decent size now probably close to a 1/4 of an inch long. I have had 1 anenome die and another start looking pretty bad so I am starting to believe something is bothering them. I have tried to take pictures of this and just have not been able to get one that you can make out what it is.

01/18/2007, 02:25 PM	#2
Kip Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dropping 2, hitting 3 Posts: 2,495	gammarus amphipods, munnid isopods, harpactoid copepods.... all good bugs..... mysis... good too cirratulid, terrebellid, peanut, bristle, spirorbidae <<< all worms >>> all good (except maybe giant bristles) flatworms with fork tail and red dot (sometimes whole thing looks maroon colored)=bad cirolanid isopod (fish lice) = bad anemones die due to poor collecting, shipping, handling, acclimation... lack of feeding, lack of lighting, and poor water conditions.... or... some fish/inverts can pick at them. that should get ya started... happy googling __________________ Sept'06 TOTM Taking a break from the hobby while we move to a new house.

01/18/2007, 03:01 PM	#4
looser Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Central MA Posts: 933	Here is a picture of a bad worm: __________________ "Honey, get the kids out of the house. . . . the fish tank is about to explode!" Current Tank Info: 225 with 75 Fuge

01/18/2007, 03:30 PM	#5
Paintbug Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stoneville, NC Posts: 6,169	heres a good place to start to see the good and bad guys. http://home2.pacific.net.ph/~sweetyu...tchhikers.html __________________ Never ask a girl over to see your crabs!! <-Tony-> Current Tank Info: NONE currently

01/18/2007, 02:26 PM	#3
gguertin Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 766	wow, thanks ill post back if I cant figure it out.

01/18/2007, 03:40 PM	#6
kass03 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kaukauna, Wi Posts: 2,937	heres a cpl good hitchiker sites http://www.xtalworld.com/Aquarium/hitchfaq.htm http://melevsreef.com/id/ kass

01/19/2007, 03:56 PM	#7
gguertin Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 766	would it be likely that AMPHIPODS could get to be up to a 1/4 of an inch and be in the sand also not just rock? I dont have to work tmw so I am going to see if it is possible for me to try and get a picture but I have had the hardest time getting a close up on anything in my tank

01/19/2007, 04:26 PM	#8
jcr6479 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 154	I seen to have the Acoelomorph worms on the glass. They are too small to photograph. They have a forked tail and orange head. Are they bad, and if so, how could I possibly get rid of them? All of my sps are doing great and the only place i see them is on the glass.

01/20/2007, 03:12 AM	#9
kass03 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kaukauna, Wi Posts: 2,937	Yes amphipods get that big. They look like little shrimps running around and do go everywhere. jcr6479 sounds like you prolly have flatworms. Check out the picts of them. kass