Small Addictions

Not quite yet a blog.

[catchymemes]

[anachronic-cobra]

This was so ridiculously drawn out and the conclusion was so obvious yet still I couldn’t tell where this was going

[humorrelated]

“technology is in evolution”

[edwardsean]

Hey guys, first photo post in a long time. My attempt at a Wabi-kusa. 0.5 gallon tank running under my plant light. Used red flourite for the bottom Fluval stratum and seachem root tabs for the wabi-kusa ball Plants are Riccia Fluerenrias and I believe Staurogyne 'porto vohlo'

[edwardsean]

Hey guys, haven’t been here in a long time but I ran into a very u pleasant and unwelcome guest in my planted 25g. I’m hoping someone’s willing to pay the positive ID game for me. They are about 2" long, they only come out of the substrate when it’s disturbed, I haven’t seen them on any fish yet. ….They are gross lol Nematodes, leeches, some whacky worm. All help is welcome in IDing and removing. Thanks

[sadiie]

Heyy hii, cool to see you around. I’m sorry you have such critters in the tank. How big are they? Do they only live in the bottom?

Leeches feed on blood and are most likely a dark color. You would definitely spot them sucked on some fish. And the fish would also show obvious signs of parasite infestation.

My best guess is nematodes. If the tank is plant only you can try to disturb/siphon the ground to force them to come up and apply a general worm-removing cure like no-planaria. I read ppl also use worm removing cures for dogs or cats containing flubendazol. Or, if the biotope is suitable, apply bigger fish, they will eat them if you paw the ground at feeding time and the worms pop up.

They most likely got in there with a plant you bough or a fish or decoration. I advice to clean every new plant with a mild solution of hypermangan (dark pink color) and have at least 5 days carantene.

Or, alternatively, assume a passive position and leave them inside as a part of the eco system. They feed on detritus and if they don’t disturb the inhabitants and you clean the bottom often, they will most likely vanish within a few months.

However they might carry some bacteria or be a source of potential health problem to other inhabitants.

[edwardsean]

Sorry I forgot to answer your questions lol

They are pretty big, some up to 2" but fairly thin, very similar to an earthworm in proportions.

I’ve only ever seen them in or just on top the substrate. Not on a fish yet… That of course doesn’t mean much.

Also, if it helps, they are fast as hell. I’ve only been able to catch one manually and I panicked then dropped it lol

[sadiie]

Always happy to help dude😊 Leeches have a distinct suck mouth, with sharp little claw-like outgrowths, google some pics and compare. A leech would be rather short but fat in body and a little thinner behind the head.

Nematodes have tiny mouths, almost invisible and mostly conical head. They come in different lengths and colors, but are more similar to a worm, same thickness on the whole body.

You could also dismantle the whole tank just to be sure. Get a new substrate, clean every item or plant you put in the new one.

Flubenazol works on toxocara, ancyclostoma etc so I’d say it will work with these too. No-planaria works on planaria. I successfully used flubenazol on planaria when I had infestation. Two rounds within two weeks worked a magic. All the shrimps and a betta survived without any obvious problems.

For further possible info check ukaps forum or plantedtank.net . Try to get as sharp pics of the worms as you can

[edwardsean]

You're the best, thanks so much @sadiie

[edwardsean]

Hey guys, haven’t been here in a long time but I ran into a very u pleasant and unwelcome guest in my planted 25g. I’m hoping someone’s willing to pay the positive ID game for me. They are about 2" long, they only come out of the substrate when it’s disturbed, I haven’t seen them on any fish yet. ….They are gross lol Nematodes, leeches, some whacky worm. All help is welcome in IDing and removing. Thanks

[sadiie]

Heyy hii, cool to see you around. I’m sorry you have such critters in the tank. How big are they? Do they only live in the bottom?

Leeches feed on blood and are most likely a dark color. You would definitely spot them sucked on some fish. And the fish would also show obvious signs of parasite infestation.

My best guess is nematodes. If the tank is plant only you can try to disturb/siphon the ground to force them to come up and apply a general worm-removing cure like no-planaria. I read ppl also use worm removing cures for dogs or cats containing flubendazol. Or, if the biotope is suitable, apply bigger fish, they will eat them if you paw the ground at feeding time and the worms pop up.

They most likely got in there with a plant you bough or a fish or decoration. I advice to clean every new plant with a mild solution of hypermangan (dark pink color) and have at least 5 days carantene.

Or, alternatively, assume a passive position and leave them inside as a part of the eco system. They feed on detritus and if they don’t disturb the inhabitants and you clean the bottom often, they will most likely vanish within a few months.

However they might carry some bacteria or be a source of potential health problem to other inhabitants.

[edwardsean]

Sorry I forgot to answer your questions lol

They are pretty big, some up to 2" but fairly thin, very similar to an earthworm in proportions.

I've only ever seen them in or just on top the substrate. Not on a fish yet... That of course doesn't mean much.

Also, if it helps, they are fast as hell. I've only been able to catch one manually and I panicked then dropped it lol

[edwardsean]

Hey guys, haven’t been here in a long time but I ran into a very u pleasant and unwelcome guest in my planted 25g. I’m hoping someone’s willing to pay the positive ID game for me. They are about 2" long, they only come out of the substrate when it’s disturbed, I haven’t seen them on any fish yet. ….They are gross lol Nematodes, leeches, some whacky worm. All help is welcome in IDing and removing. Thanks

[sadiie]

Heyy hii, cool to see you around. I’m sorry you have such critters in the tank. How big are they? Do they only live in the bottom?

Leeches feed on blood and are most likely a dark color. You would definitely spot them sucked on some fish. And the fish would also show obvious signs of parasite infestation.

My best guess is nematodes. If the tank is plant only you can try to disturb/siphon the ground to force them to come up and apply a general worm-removing cure like no-planaria. I read ppl also use worm removing cures for dogs or cats containing flubendazol. Or, if the biotope is suitable, apply bigger fish, they will eat them if you paw the ground at feeding time and the worms pop up.

They most likely got in there with a plant you bough or a fish or decoration. I advice to clean every new plant with a mild solution of hypermangan (dark pink color) and have at least 5 days carantene.

Or, alternatively, assume a passive position and leave them inside as a part of the eco system. They feed on detritus and if they don’t disturb the inhabitants and you clean the bottom often, they will most likely vanish within a few months.

However they might carry some bacteria or be a source of potential health problem to other inhabitants.

[edwardsean]

Oh @sadiie, so much love. Missed Tumblr greatly, thanks for replying. Im hoping you're right in that it's Nematodes...I just saw one the other day with one side of its body clasped to the glass with a sucker.....Like a leech mouth....0_o...Is that a nematode like behaviour? If they are Nematodes I'll bail on the whole endeavour and just leave them be, but leeches, leeches I cannot accept lol. Is the chemical solution the same for leeches and Nematodes (using a general worm remover) ? If I go that route I assume I'll have to remove my tank inhabitants for a couple days no?

[edwardsean]

Hey guys, haven’t been here in a long time but I ran into a very u pleasant and unwelcome guest in my planted 25g. I’m hoping someone’s willing to pay the positive ID game for me. They are about 2" long, they only come out of the substrate when it’s disturbed, I haven’t seen them on any fish yet. ….They are gross lol Nematodes, leeches, some whacky worm. All help is welcome in IDing and removing. Thanks

[justnoodlefishthings]

My guess is leeches

[edwardsean]

I guessed the same but wanted feedback before I start wiping out the tank. Any suggestions on removal?

[edwardsean]

Hey guys, haven't been here in a long time but I ran into a very u pleasant and unwelcome guest in my planted 25g. I'm hoping someone's willing to pay the positive ID game for me. They are about 2" long, they only come out of the substrate when it's disturbed, I haven't seen them on any fish yet. ....They are gross lol Nematodes, leeches, some whacky worm. All help is welcome in IDing and removing. Thanks

[edwardsean]

Hey can anyone help ID these pests in my substrate. They are about 2" long, only come out when I disturb the substrate and are very unwelcome. Thanks

[java-fern-inc]

My tiger lotus is full of holes 😩 I thought this was usually indicative of a potassium deficiency but I use solid potassium 1-2 per week sooo..

[edwardsean]

Snails or...molybdenum Try dosing Trace with your weekly fertilizers. Unless you can get molybdenum somewhere else. :/

[fuckyeahaquaria]

Gold Gourami | Trichogaster trichopterus

(by Gyta108)

[celestial-cephalopod-deactivate]

hello, is me

[thetownthatmademe-me-deactivate]

Some of my Tank inhabitants and the tank itself Aquaone nano 40 - 55 Litre tank 4 endler guppies and 5 assassin snails Stocking suggestions would be great? C:

[thebrackishtank]

Rednose Shrimp / Cardinal Shrimp (Caridina gracilirostris)

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[lieutenantfinn]

Tylomelania snail by Marie-Sophie Germain on Flickr.

[fuck-yeah-aquascaping]

F*CK OFF, SHRIMPY!

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[aquariaporn]

Ohemgee. So this is a samurai Gourami. They are extremely hard to find anywhere in the US. But one day I’m gonna own a tank of these

[my-nano-cube]

【DENNERLE】Display Tank Show @Singapore New aquascaping @fishy business online store. Plants are growing well during these five months.  Dennerle products used: Substrate- DeponitMix Professional 200. Gravel-Crystal Quartz Gravel Water Treatment-S7 Vitamix Trace Elements, E15 FerActiv, V30 Complete Plant Food, PlantaGold 7.  CO2 controller- Dennerle CO2 regulator with night cut-off. 

Step 1： Substrate Dennerle DeponitMix Professional Pour a layer of ready-to-use DeponitMix Professional onto the base of the aquarium. This layer containing minerals is vital for the plants. Gravel alone is not enough! DeponitMix is a long-term mineral bed rich in nutrients and trace elements which has been developed especially for aquarium plants. 

Step 2: Crystal Quartz Gravel Now cover the DEPONIT-Mix with the hardener-free Crystal Quartz Gravel. This will provide firm support for the plants’ roots. Gravel variants in various colours are available to enable you to design your own individual bed. Use gravel with rounded grains – this will protect your bottom-dwelling fish from injury. All gravel varieties from DENNERLE have rounded grains. 

Step 3: Decoration

Finally, decorate the surface of the bed with stones or coarse pebbles (lime-free!). Wood roots can be used to design a particularly natural-looking aquascape. Roots are also important to fish, e.g. as hiding places or territorial boundaries; many catfish eat wood to aid their digestion.