What are these???

[bcarp]

Everytime my lights come on. I am finding these something little bugs almost look like baby snails all over the front of my glass??? They range from a 1/16 to 1/8 inch big. They are clear with a red spot in them. Any idea what these are???

 

[fishfreek]

More than likly, just some type of pod. Very good for your tank

 

[trompet3]

If they look like they have flat bodies, they are most likely flatworms. What you described sounds like them, especially the red dot.

 

[mal]

I agree they are flatworms. If they have no shell and move similar to an inchworm. According to some, they can begin to eat coral and aggrevate clams. There is supposed to be a nudibranch available that will eat them, but I don't know which or where to get it. Here is a link where you can reseach it for yourself. Also other various problematic and non-problematic inverts common in our tanks.
<a href="http://www.rshimek.com/" target="_blank">http://www.rshimek.com/</a>

 

[bcarp]

So how do I get rid of these worms. i have been just wiping them away with my magnet. Then there back again in the morning all over the glass! Let me know! Thank you!

 

[bang guy]

If the worms you have stay in highly lit areas they are most likely harmless. Just siphon as many as you can every water change. There are a few extreme ways to reduce the population but it's best just to put up with them.

 

[trompet3]

I think that these types of flatworms won't cause many problems. Six-line wrasses eat them. I haven't noticed any in my tank since I added one. I would first find out for sure if they are harmful. Maybe someone on this board knows. Pictures help.