How to get rid of aquarium parasites?

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I have what are white 1-2 milleter sized worms in my betta tank. They are as thin as strings and I have to put my face right in front of the glass just to see them, but they are there. After some research I believe they are planaria (or baby planaria as the pictures of planaria i seen are bigger than the ones i have), or at least some type of worm. My betta is doing fine but I’m scared of the impact of the parasite long term. I bought seachem paraguard and just started dosing yesterday, but i would like more advice. There’s only a few now, but I’m sure they’ll double in population. Will seachem work? If i raise my tank to 88F+ (Not with my betta in it) will that also kill them? Is there a better product i can use?

Book Shelf · Accepted Answer

I don't think those planaria are parasitic. They usually come on live plants and eat detritus and any food the fish don't eat.

I'd just cut back feeding. These are ultimately harmless.

ANCIENT ALIEN · Answer

Are you an idiot? Just take your tank and pour the water out of it and refill it. Then stick your fish back in. Common sense man

noselessman · Answer

Dont over react and do something that might hurt you fish, planaria worms arent gonna hurt anything.  Just try to vacuum them up when you do regular weekly water changes,  And do not over feed the tank.  If you want to , wipe the walls with a rag when you see worms.

Anonymous · Answer

You overfeed, stop it
Do a partial water change with your siphon gravel cleaner
Do not overclean, but get rid of some of the dying worms or else your water quality will go bad fast. 
And stop overfeeding now.

Anonymous · Answer

You go to the closest pet store and ASK SOMEONE WHO DEALS WITH THIS PROBLEM ON A REGULAR BASIS.

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