From: "Allan Semeit" <azkillie at quixnet_net>
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To: "AKA KillieTalk" <KillieTalk at aka_org>
Subject: [Killietalk] re: Planaria
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 21:05:02 -0700
I'm wondering if the "planaria" are "glass worms". These are generally
much
smaller than Planaria, white, and can really blossom in an overfed
aquarium.
They typically are most active at night and can be found slithering on the
glass sides in their hundreds and more when you turn a light on. In this
case, a diatom filter might be helpful in removing them and cleaning out
the
excess food that they thrive upon.
I don't know, but I think they are harmless. I have occasionally found
them
in hatching container with no damage to the eggs. They also do not seem to
be wanted by the fish as a food source. They just tend to be unsightly and
an indication that some maintenance is due or overdue.
Allan from Arizona
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