What are these worms??!!

[Darlalowe]

I have 2 axolotls in this 35 gallon tank and I’ve just noticed these worm looking things. Are they harmful to my axolotls, what are they??? There is so many. Both my axolotls seem fine and both are eating.

 

[Crystalann0219]

Hard to tell from the pictures but maybe planaria. Not harmful just unsightly if so.

 

[Darlalowe]

Hard to tell from the pictures but maybe planaria. Not harmful just unsightly if so.

Okay thanks do you know what might cause them?

 

[Crystalann0219]

Caudata Culture Articles - Aquarium Invaders: Algae, Snails, Worms and Other Critters

www.caudata.org

You can have a look at this article, it may help. Usually the cause for them exploding in nu.bers enough to be notices is overfeeding, or leaving too much uneaten food in tank.

 

[Calgarycoppers]

Nothing harmful likely a planaria.

They can be treated with axolotl safe meds but management and tank maintenance generally deals with the problem