Tiny Worms in Swimming in my tank

[225fishkeeper]

These tiny worms are swimming about in my tank.
Are these the dangereous Flukes that are harmful to fish ?
225 Gallon
Blue Tang,
Heneokus (sp ?)
Maroon Clown
Turbo Snails,
Hermit Crab
Flame Angel

 

[jstdv8]

might be planaria.
I've also seen what I've come to the conclusion as being sponge offspring, but they were much smaller than that I think. ANd didn't like the light at all.

 

[lolitsafish]

That would creep me out so much, its like maggots in the water, bleh. I don't care if they're helpful or not, they would be creepy. Other than that opinion I have no idea.

 

[bang guy]

Do a google on "Epitoke". It's the reproductive stage of many types of Bristleworms.

 

[225fishkeeper]

Thank you for the "Epioke" that makes sense with what I saw and how it just appeared as a swarm..
Tonight they have not reappeared so I guess they are back in the substrate
What I didnt see in the google is what should i do ?
Are these worms harmful to my fish ?
Will they grow into larger harmful worms ?

 

[bang guy]

They are a nice snack for most fish.
They will probably result in more Bristleworms. Nothing harmful though.

 

[kylev]

I'm off topic and maybe I'm seeing things but is the top fin/gill of your hippo ok?