has anyone seen this worm befor?

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Clearwater
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has anyone seen this worm befor?

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I resontly got 6 medusa in for breading, they are all active and eating good now, the coloring has gone back to black, no stress colors are present exept in 2,the two both have slightly sunk in bellys,but have been feeding good now.the poo is looking good in all.but I found this worm or it looks like one at the bottom of the tank with some poo and food. Dont know what it is,or if it is harmful, here are a few pics maybe some one knows what it is. thanks


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Post by magnum4 »

Can't tell much from pictures. How big is it?
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Post by Clearwater »

It was about an 8th of an inch. I found a magnifing glass and looked at it. Two eyes and what looked like to wings underneath, To me it looked like an insect larvy of some typ, so im not going to worry about it, just keep an eye one them for now. Have no idea where it came from? thanks
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Post by Waldo »

i would add a no livebearer in there just in case.
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