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	Worms or snail detritus?
just_one_more Hobbyist Posts: 122 Kudos: 138 Votes: 31 Registered: 31-Mar-2004	Hi. After I stirred the substrate up in one of my 2.5g betta tanks, I noticed a lot of short, white "strings" about '--' long (look like small pieces of thread) :%) everywhere in the tank. At first I thought they were worms as they seem to move. I left the betta out and have watched the tank for a couple days. It's been 3 days now, and it/they are still floating around everywhere in the tank. I have several apple snails in the tank, and I was wondering if it might be their detritus. So, what are your opinions on this? Last edited by just_one_more at 11-Jan-2005 12:17
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
labrakitty Fish Addict Posts: 740 Kudos: 435 Votes: 9 Registered: 12-Nov-2004	Probobly snail poop. I have tons of tiny snails in my tank and there is light browny strings about this long __ everywhere. They are curled though. Do they actually wiggle they are alive?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
fish1 Banned Posts: 1727 Kudos: 1910 Votes: 58 Registered: 09-May-2004	Yes, it is most likely the snails, they are kinda messy and since you ahve a "couple" in just a 2.5 gallon tank you may want to take some out
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
Dakafall Banned Posts: 218 Kudos: 224 Votes: 7 Registered: 14-Nov-2004	probabbly snail poo, and enjoy the "couple" while it still is a "couple", you'll have a TON of snails in a while Daka
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
just_one_more Hobbyist Posts: 122 Kudos: 138 Votes: 31 Registered: 31-Mar-2004	Thanks guys. I'm cleaning the tank completely out today to remedy the problem.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57


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