pest or parasite

[Bobobble]

I found these two worm looking parasites or bacteria? Was wondering if these are harmful to my tank or beneficial. I’ve never seen them before. Anyone know what they are. One was found in my carbon reactor, and the other was found in my main tank.

 

[Tahoe61]

Spaghetti worm and likely Bristle Worm.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I found these two worm looking parasites or bacteria? Was wondering if these are harmful to my tank or beneficial. I’ve never seen them before. Anyone know what they are. One was found in my carbon reactor, and the other was found in my main tank.

Common bristleworm. Some regard them as cleanup crew while I despise them in my tanka as they can get over a foot long and multiply. Harmless until you touch them with bare hands- Dont

 

[Bobobble]

awesome thanks for the response. What will get rid of them? fish or carbs etc?

 

[Prowler66gt]

Coral Banded Shrimp is known to eat bristleworms. Not sure what may go after the spaghetti worms but they are harmless