Ant Tunnels?

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  1. TJV09

    TJV09 Flamingo Tongue

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    Hey guys,

    I was looking in the tank today at some amphipods that I recently discovered. They have a little tube that they seem to live in. It's like a condo for two (there are only two in there) and it's up against the glass so I can see what they're doing- kinda cool. Wish I could take pictures, but it just doesn't show up on the camera.

    Anyways I also noticed what looked like an ant tunnel near the amphipod condo :p. Upon closer inspection I noticed a worm like creature with two little black eyes. It's not long, maybe 3 cm and not moving. I have no idea what to look up- any ideas on what this could be and should I remove it?

    Thanks
     
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  3. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Any chance you could post a picture of this worm?
     
  4. TJV09

    TJV09 Flamingo Tongue

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    I tried to take a pic, but it doesn't come out :( I will try again tonight--- hopefully it's in the same spot. It's tiny, has a light brown/red striped through it and 2 tiny black dots for eyes. It's not a brittle worm... hmmm
     
  5. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    Make sure it's not a bad isopod, they can wipe out your fish over time.
     
  6. TJV09

    TJV09 Flamingo Tongue

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    Well it's not back in the same tunnel tonight- it looks empty...maybe it got eaten? I don't know if it was an isopod...I don't think it was...hmmm