Lines in fog on glass

Knoxter · 04-17-2009, 12:04 PM

Hey folks. I have posted this in a few diff forums to get the most feedback as possible.

Check this out. I picked up a few Yuri imis a few weeks ago. I currently have them in quarantine. Yesterday I misted their tank and a little while later I saw little squiggly lines all over the fog on the glass. I could see very small white bugs about the size of a pin head on the glass. I have no idea what they are. Years ago I have seen these same lines in my glass, but they were 1/8" white worms.
In this case, this is a brand new tank with new sphagnum moss and a lil oak leaf litter. Luckily, I haven't seen this in any of my other tanks.
I haven't treated the frogs with anything yet. I am waiting for my Metronidizole and Panacur, it should be here any day.
BTW- these were CB frogs. I guess this just re-enforces the notion to QT everyone and everything!

Any ideas what these insects/parasites are?

Here is a quick pic.

Marc

atlfrog · 04-17-2009, 02:33 PM

Yes, well kind of, every terrarium can and will have this to some degree that doesn't have full ventilation or where water can collect on the glass. I come to this conclusion in my tanks that its one of these three dust mites, which are in your house, never can get rid of them even if you tried. Second, fruit flies left over that crawl along the glass. And lastly there is a small worm, white/clearish in color that are called "NemmaToads". I don't know how to spell that but it sounds just like the way I typed it. They are harmless. All are harmless no need to buy products and kill everything off. LOL The worms eat decaying matter in the tanks, especially on the glass. Frogs will eat them as well. Dust don't bother anything and neither does the fruit flies inside your tank. So no worries mates, just clean the glass and have fun with your frogs. I did a lot of research on these because I am a paranoid person.

Knoxter · 04-17-2009, 05:38 PM

Thanks Merek,

I wasn't too worried. I was just curious. I have seen the white worms, and I was also aware of the dust mites. But, never saw these little dots. I am just a lil paranoid too.

I am good to go. I hope this post was useful to someone.

Marc

socaled · 04-17-2009, 05:39 PM

Yes these worms are beneficial to the breakdown of organic compounds in the tanks. I like the spelling because it really sound like it but here's the spelling if anyone wanted to know. Nematodes I had to study this when I was a lab tech in the Navy nasty little buggers if it ever found it's way into our bodies they pretty much eat us inside. But the ones you have marc are ok..

-Angeles

Knoxter · 04-17-2009, 05:47 PM

WOW Is Right!

Thant's crazy. I'll make sure to wash my hands AND use Purel.

Really, eat you inside out?

socaled · 04-17-2009, 05:53 PM

Not really inside out more like just inside. It's kind of gross but in my Nursing studies I've learned that everyone has worms in their bodies although in some cases people get the bad worms that can actually live in your intestinal track for many years before you know it. I forgot the medical terminalogy but the worm pretty much steals the nutrients that is supposed to go to your body. Parasite type of deal..

-Angeles

04-17-2009, 12:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Knoxter Administrator/SiteOwner Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 430 Real Name: Marc Knox	Lines in fog on glass Hey folks. I have posted this in a few diff forums to get the most feedback as possible. Check this out. I picked up a few Yuri imis a few weeks ago. I currently have them in quarantine. Yesterday I misted their tank and a little while later I saw little squiggly lines all over the fog on the glass. I could see very small white bugs about the size of a pin head on the glass. I have no idea what they are. Years ago I have seen these same lines in my glass, but they were 1/8" white worms. In this case, this is a brand new tank with new sphagnum moss and a lil oak leaf litter. Luckily, I haven't seen this in any of my other tanks. I haven't treated the frogs with anything yet. I am waiting for my Metronidizole and Panacur, it should be here any day. BTW- these were CB frogs. I guess this just re-enforces the notion to QT everyone and everything! Any ideas what these insects/parasites are? Here is a quick pic. Marc __________________ Marc My frogs- Vanzolini, El Dorado (ong&gold), Cayo de Agua, Almerante, Gold Dust, Yuris, Imis, Inters, Taras, O Lamasi, Iquitos Vents, Varis, SI. I appreciate everyone here. Without you, there would be no DFF. Thank you for your support.

04-17-2009, 02:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
atlfrog Site Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ATL, GA, USA Posts: 396 Real Name: Matthew "Merek" Preferred.	Yes, well kind of, every terrarium can and will have this to some degree that doesn't have full ventilation or where water can collect on the glass. I come to this conclusion in my tanks that its one of these three dust mites, which are in your house, never can get rid of them even if you tried. Second, fruit flies left over that crawl along the glass. And lastly there is a small worm, white/clearish in color that are called "NemmaToads". I don't know how to spell that but it sounds just like the way I typed it. They are harmless. All are harmless no need to buy products and kill everything off. LOL The worms eat decaying matter in the tanks, especially on the glass. Frogs will eat them as well. Dust don't bother anything and neither does the fruit flies inside your tank. So no worries mates, just clean the glass and have fun with your frogs. I did a lot of research on these because I am a paranoid person. __________________ Merek Matthew Cardew :: ATLFROG.com HTTP://www.blogtalkradio.com/reptilian-fish

04-17-2009, 05:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Knoxter Administrator/SiteOwner Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 430 Real Name: Marc Knox	Thanks Merek, I wasn't too worried. I was just curious. I have seen the white worms, and I was also aware of the dust mites. But, never saw these little dots. I am just a lil paranoid too. I am good to go. I hope this post was useful to someone. Marc __________________ Marc My frogs- Vanzolini, El Dorado (ong&gold), Cayo de Agua, Almerante, Gold Dust, Yuris, Imis, Inters, Taras, O Lamasi, Iquitos Vents, Varis, SI. I appreciate everyone here. Without you, there would be no DFF. Thank you for your support.

04-17-2009, 05:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Knoxter Administrator/SiteOwner Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 430 Real Name: Marc Knox	WOW Is Right! Thant's crazy. I'll make sure to wash my hands AND use Purel. Really, eat you inside out? __________________ Marc My frogs- Vanzolini, El Dorado (ong&gold), Cayo de Agua, Almerante, Gold Dust, Yuris, Imis, Inters, Taras, O Lamasi, Iquitos Vents, Varis, SI. I appreciate everyone here. Without you, there would be no DFF. Thank you for your support.

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04-17-2009, 05:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
socaled Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 350	Yes these worms are beneficial to the breakdown of organic compounds in the tanks. I like the spelling because it really sound like it but here's the spelling if anyone wanted to know. Nematodes I had to study this when I was a lab tech in the Navy nasty little buggers if it ever found it's way into our bodies they pretty much eat us inside. But the ones you have marc are ok.. -Angeles

04-17-2009, 05:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
socaled Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 350	Not really inside out more like just inside. It's kind of gross but in my Nursing studies I've learned that everyone has worms in their bodies although in some cases people get the bad worms that can actually live in your intestinal track for many years before you know it. I forgot the medical terminalogy but the worm pretty much steals the nutrients that is supposed to go to your body. Parasite type of deal.. -Angeles