It's a new setup running for 3 weeks now with existing filter media. It has few plants now and a few snails that came from my other tank with the plants. Today I noticed these white tiny string like worms. Could you please help me with identifying it. I'm planning to keep shrimps in this tank and it's my first time keeping shrimps. So want to make sure they are shrimp safe.
I've done/added following so far.
1. Dirted tank (packageed organic top soil), existing eco-comple from old tank and sand (new).
2. Some plants from my old tank and some new that I bought. I have not seen these worms in my existing tank.
3. Squeezed some of my old tanks filter media and added a sponge filter that was running in my old tank for a month.
4. Added pothos and spider plant 2 days back. Bought from home depot, gave a good wash under running water and added to the tank.
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I’m have the same lil guys! Hope someone answers so I also know lol
These are nematodes!
They are beneficial to the tank as they feed on waste. If there’s excess waste, there’s excess nematodes. If you notice a very large amount of them, you might be due for a water change.