aqua-ed Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I know there is another active thread about ich, but this is along a different line... My second (and last) fish died today, presumably from the ich that got it last weekend. I was gathering the gear to build a QT tank, but I guess it's moot now. Anyway, I'm looking at the walls of my tank and they are covered (veritably, thousands) with tiny tiny roundish worm-like things. Is this the ich parasite? They haven't should up (that I've noticed) until today. If it is, will perish with no more fish to kill? I have corals and two BTA's, but I don't think it will affect them, right? Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 It is not the ich parasite, those are miniature fan worm, (like feather dusters), not bad for your system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqua-ed Posted December 1, 2007 Author Share Posted December 1, 2007 Possibly... I do have some mini fan worms, but these fellas are wiggly and quite mobile. Your classic biology parasite in appearance. I guess they could be some kind of 'pod, but why am I just now seeing them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronjunior Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Possibly... I do have some mini fan worms, but these fellas are wiggly and quite mobile. Your classic biology parasite in appearance. I guess they could be some kind of 'pod, but why am I just now seeing them? It's likely that your fish were eating them and keeping the numbers down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Probably a type of pod if it is mobile. Most likely a copepod. Fish eat them and keep the numbers undetectable. No predation gives them a chance to multiply. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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