White dots on ghost shrimp

[Gern]

So I know I have (sporbid?) Worms appearing in my tank but.. what does this look like?

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

So I know I have (sporbid?) Worms appearing in my tank but.. what does this look like?

Spirobolid worms have been seen growing on shrimp. When the shrimp molts, they drop off with the shell. They don’t seem to cause the shrimp any harm.
Jay

 

[vetteguy53081]

If im not mistaken, They do this right before a molt and/or when fertile