Worms and little bugs...HELP!

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I went to my tank earlier and found it contained lots and lots of white thread type worms sticking to the glass, and wiggling. Also there was little tiny white fly/flea type things on the glass and swimming through the water.

I panicked and transferred my axies to temporary homes but im not sure what the parasites are or how to get rid of them.

Advice needed!
 
If your able to get a picture up im sure people will find it easier to help you. Unfortunately im still a novice at these things, but im sure someone will beable to help you :D
 
pinkangel729 said:
I panicked and transferred my axies to temporary homes but im not sure what the parasites are or how to get rid of them.
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You can move them back, right away, no need to worry! What you were seeing is the result of a well-established tank. When a tank environment is healthy, many different forms of micro-fauna begin to appear- it's perfectly normal and healthy. The only time you should worry is in the event that you see micro-organisms physically clinging to/bothering the axolotl.

Good Luck in the future!
 
Hi pinkangel,

If you haven't already have a look at Caudata Culture Jen has lots of photos of tank invaders and their ramifications you should be able to identify yours there.

Good Luck
 
Are you sure? I can't get a pic as they are too tiny.

But you don't think they should really be there. Very hard to tell if they are on the axies because they are that tiny.

My axies aren't stressed but my tank is covered that's why I panicked.
 
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Hi pinkangel,

If you are really worried, manually remove as many as you can while your axolotls are out of the tank. It is important to identify what they are before dismissing them as harmless.
 
Maybe the ones on the side of the tank are hydras...google the image if you can't find a picture on the forum.
 
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