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have a question about blood parrot cichlid fish breeding came home to these little white worms all over the front of the glass yes they are moving are they the babies or are something else
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Published on February 25th, 2019
Thanks for reaching out. These appear to be Camallanus worms which are not parasitic but feed on detritus in the tank. Probably brought in by a live plant or invertebrate. Check water quality and correct any concerns. Siphoning the substrate might help decrease worm numbers. If additional concerns, a veterinary visit might be needed. Good luck.
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