This Moss Has Worms In It!

[bumbleweasle]

Got some moss in the mail this morning & it's riddled with wee red worms!! At a guesstimate they could be bloodworms/midge larvae, in which case I'm sure my fish won't mind.. but I don't want to risk infecting 'em with parasites or somesuch!! What should i do?

 

[Ben M]

They are bloodworm, so it's fine to put then in with your fish. Most will probably come out if you rinse before putting it in your tank.

cheers,
Ben

 

[bumbleweasle]

Thanks, Ben, just about to rinse it off now.

 

[AdamHawk]

Yes, indeed bloodworms, your fish will you love you for it...but sugegstion if they are breeding in the moss leave some in it...free food for long time

 

[StandbySetting]

Bloodworm's wont breed in moss, they're larvae, flies lay their eggs in the water which hatch into bloodworm's.