Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 2:08 pm
They are thin little white worms? If so, it sounds like they could be planaria, which are actually flatworms. They're transferred to tanks on plants, and are often found in aquariums with too much uneaten food in them. They won't hurt turtles (or fish), but the uneaten food in the tank can cause other problems. They can be difficult to remove, and they most likely keep coming back when plants are put back in the tank. Do you clean the plants before putting them in the tank? You could cut down on them if you did so. When I buy aquatic plants like anachris, for example, I rinse them well and then keep them soaking in clean water until they're used (I tend to buy a lot at one time). I've also seen it suggested that soaking them in Acriflavin (or similar substance) and then rinsing them well before using will also help eliminate such pests. I've never done this, however, just kept soaking them in clean water.
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