skinny, root like worms on sand

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  1. skiergd011013

    skiergd011013 Peppermint Shrimp

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    i have always noticed what seemed to be some sort of roots along my sand bed. but today under close inspection i noticed they are actually long, extremely skinny worms that are squirming around all over my sand bed. i have noticed this for months but my tank and all inhabitants are great. is this normal? please tell me they are just detritus eaters!
     
    skiergd011013, Sep 9, 2010
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  2. french5

    french5 Astrea Snail

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    Can you get a picture? That would help to ID them.
     
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  3. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Sounds like spaghetti worms, but as stated a pic sure would help.
     
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  4. skiergd011013

    skiergd011013 Peppermint Shrimp

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    they wont even be visible in a pic. ive only been in this a year i diddnt know worms are common and beneficial on a live sand bed. i googled it haha.
     
    skiergd011013, Sep 9, 2010
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  5. peasofme

    peasofme Astrea Snail

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    yea, i got those too. theyre brown rite? theyre ugly, heh
     
    peasofme, Oct 1, 2010
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