White worms in gravel

[RC67]

Hi All,

I just set up a planted tank about 3 weeks ago. I noticed when the gravel is stired up there are small whte worms. I only have some algea eating fish in it right know. I have not fed any food. Could it be planeria or something else?

Thanks,

RC67

[Carol_Roberts]

probably not planaria - they love smooth surfaces like the tank walls and inside your filter box. I'd get rid of the gravel and the worms before adding discus.

[jratuszn]

Ive been fighting the same problem for a few months. I have a barebottom, but they're hiding out in my filter. I tried formalin, fluke tabs, aven prazi, and nothing has worked.

Formalin will kill off a bunch of them, but it won't get rid of them completely. I have seen recommendations to use 1 tsp Acetic acid (vinegar) to 10 gal. I was hoping someone on the board could give this idea a thumbs up / thumbs down.

-J

[Carol_Roberts]

Never heard of using vinegar - vinegar will lower pH