There's a worm in my viv!

marilu · #1 (**permalink**) 03-31-2009, 12:51 PM

I noticed it making a trail on the side of the tank. At first I thought it was a piece of Java Moss that had gotten stuck on the glass, but Java Moss doesn't move on its own at that pace! Lol! The worm was about 1/4 of an inch long and about the thickness of a thread. I would include a photo, but I don't have a good macro on my camera, so I'll just ask if anyone knows what this tiny worm might be and if it could be harmful to the frogs.

beckdg · #2 (**permalink**) 03-31-2009, 01:23 PM

could be a baby worm or a very large parasite... probably not a parasite honestly, but without pics we really can't be sure... sorry

Austin · #3 (**permalink**) 03-31-2009, 07:27 PM

Some worms come in on plants. Could just be a earthworm.

marilu · #4 (**permalink**) 03-31-2009, 08:46 PM

Thanks, Austin and Beck, for your help! Whatever that worm was, it's gone now. I eliminated it as soon as I saw it, and haven't seen any more since that one, but I'll keep my eye on the tank. Austin, I think you're right. It's probably something that came in on the plants. I guess it's probably not much to worry about.

Can you tell I'm a beginner? Ha ha!

beckdg · #5 (**permalink**) 03-31-2009, 08:55 PM

no problem... if they keep showing up i wouldn't worry about it... worms are usually a welcomed addition imo... even if it was a parasite, if it got big enough for you to see there's probably nothing that can be done at this point... which again highly unlikely as far as i know.