Tiny worms (not flatworms?) - Are they safe?

[JaaxReef]

I had these tiny worms show up as my tank started a fallow period this last week. Interesting how without fish other things start to thrive! Probably had a few fish that were eating them.

Any idea what these are and if they are Reef safe? It is next to a copepod for size reference.

Thanks!

 

[SHNICI]

it look like Dorvilleidae worm

 

[The guppy guru]

I had these tiny worms show up as my tank started a fallow period this last week. Interesting how without fish other things start to thrive! Probably had a few fish that were eating them.

Any idea what these are and if they are Reef safe? It is next to a copepod for size reference.

Thanks!

it is most likely a nematode or round worm I have them to in all my tanks fresh and salt, they just tend o appear out of nothing.

 

[JaaxReef]

Any harm to corals/fish potentially? Or just free a food source and scavenger?

 

[SHNICI]

Any harm to corals/fish potentially? Or just free a food source and scavenger?

About the nematode or round worm I'm not sure and think they are safe, but Dorvilleidae worm they are part of the CUC and good to have them

 

[The guppy guru]

About the nematode or round worm I'm not sure and think they are safe, but Dorvilleidae worm they are part of the CUC and good to have them

yes these worms shouldn't cause you any trouble. If you begin to see any suspicious activity make sure that these worms are the first thing you conclude to. basically just keep an eye on them.

 

[JaaxReef]

Nothing to report so far. My pod population has also blown up while the tank has been fallow so far. My rainford goby was probably gobbling them up between feedings.

 

[SHNICI]

Nothing to report so far. My pod population has also blown up while the tank has been fallow so far. My rainford goby was probably gobbling them up between feedings.

All sound good, so wish you good luck with your setup