Worms in your Tank.

atlfrog · 04-24-2009, 12:27 AM

There is one particular worm, I like to share with you and they are called "NeamaToads" I can't spell it but it's spelled the way it sounds. The worms are fine, the frogs will eat them and the worms have a function. They eat decaying matter. Below I have a picture of them for yeah to look at. I killed a bunch of FF's and they got stuck on the darn window. Very few worms were on the glass but by the next morning this is what happen. This is one tiny section of glass. But they are safe, they are not a parasite from what I have been told. Just figured I share.

spartcus · 04-24-2009, 01:04 AM

Interesting, do they multiply fast?

socaled · 04-24-2009, 01:08 AM

Nematodes that's the spelling....

-Angeles

Socalsam · 04-24-2009, 01:12 AM

Here is some more info on Nematoads.

Nematodes by Ronald L. Shimek, Ph.D. - Reefkeeping.com

atlfrog · 04-24-2009, 01:48 PM

I am glad to see someone knows how to spell it.

Yes the multiply fast as I said this is only one tiny section of my tank. The picture was taken from a 55 gallon. No they are not all over the place, but in 1/4 of the tank they are there. After the do their job they go away back to where the come from which is usually back into the substrate. Yes some are bad and some are good. These particular species does not hurt your frogs.

SoCalSam: The link that you have provided is a good example and good information on them.

Steinernema carpocapsae and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora are two species that are beneficial to plants. You need to be able to identify which ones are which, but that can be hard to find out how to do this but here's some links that will help you learn more and at least point you in the right direction. Also there are many different organic ways to kill these guys but you have to make sure the way you go about doing it will NOT hurt your frogs. I am still looking for natural fertilizer that won't hurt them but that's for another thread.

Here's some more links, good and bad....

March Biological Natural Pest Control Beneficial Insects Ladybugs Fly Parasites Praying Mantis Fly Control Fly Predators
Beneficial Nematodes - Steinernema
Nematodes - UF/IFAS Extension: Solutions for Your Life
Grub Guard | Buy from Gardener's Supply
Playing In the Dirt

Knoxter · 04-24-2009, 01:58 PM

GA Frogs,

This is good-to-know information. I just recently figured out what these little guys were. I used to panic when I saw them in my tanks, for fear that they were parasitic. I know better know. A good method to keep them busy is to keep lots of leaf litter in the bottom of your tanks. It gives them somewhere to go and do their job.

Thanks for sharing.

Marc

Leuc Skywalker · 04-24-2009, 10:15 PM

Thats so good to know. I really thought those guys were gonna eat my frogs from the inside out.

Thanks for the info.

Luke

atlfrog · 04-24-2009, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leuc Skywalker

Thats so good to know. I really thought those guys were gonna eat my frogs from the inside out.

Thanks for the info.

Luke

Your Welcome. Never panic until you have to because you never know what the heck you are going to do when you do. LOL

04-24-2009, 12:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
atlfrog Site Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ATL, GA, USA Posts: 396 Real Name: Matthew "Merek" Preferred.	Worms in your Tank. There is one particular worm, I like to share with you and they are called "NeamaToads" I can't spell it but it's spelled the way it sounds. The worms are fine, the frogs will eat them and the worms have a function. They eat decaying matter. Below I have a picture of them for yeah to look at. I killed a bunch of FF's and they got stuck on the darn window. Very few worms were on the glass but by the next morning this is what happen. This is one tiny section of glass. But they are safe, they are not a parasite from what I have been told. Just figured I share. __________________ Merek Matthew Cardew :: ATLFROG.com HTTP://www.blogtalkradio.com/reptilian-fish

04-24-2009, 01:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
spartcus Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 74	Interesting, do they multiply fast? __________________ Go Big Or Go Home If Its Not Broken Then Dont Fix It

04-24-2009, 01:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
Socalsam Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Murrieta, Ca Posts: 431 Real Name: Sam Cavoulas	Here is some more info on Nematoads. Nematodes by Ronald L. Shimek, Ph.D. - Reefkeeping.com __________________ A few frogs.

04-24-2009, 01:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
atlfrog Site Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ATL, GA, USA Posts: 396 Real Name: Matthew "Merek" Preferred.	I am glad to see someone knows how to spell it. Yes the multiply fast as I said this is only one tiny section of my tank. The picture was taken from a 55 gallon. No they are not all over the place, but in 1/4 of the tank they are there. After the do their job they go away back to where the come from which is usually back into the substrate. Yes some are bad and some are good. These particular species does not hurt your frogs. SoCalSam: The link that you have provided is a good example and good information on them. Steinernema carpocapsae and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora are two species that are beneficial to plants. You need to be able to identify which ones are which, but that can be hard to find out how to do this but here's some links that will help you learn more and at least point you in the right direction. Also there are many different organic ways to kill these guys but you have to make sure the way you go about doing it will NOT hurt your frogs. I am still looking for natural fertilizer that won't hurt them but that's for another thread. Here's some more links, good and bad.... March Biological Natural Pest Control Beneficial Insects Ladybugs Fly Parasites Praying Mantis Fly Control Fly Predators Beneficial Nematodes - Steinernema Nematodes - UF/IFAS Extension: Solutions for Your Life Grub Guard \| Buy from Gardener's Supply Playing In the Dirt __________________ Merek Matthew Cardew :: ATLFROG.com HTTP://www.blogtalkradio.com/reptilian-fish

04-24-2009, 01:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Knoxter Administrator/SiteOwner Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 430 Real Name: Marc Knox	GA Frogs, This is good-to-know information. I just recently figured out what these little guys were. I used to panic when I saw them in my tanks, for fear that they were parasitic. I know better know. A good method to keep them busy is to keep lots of leaf litter in the bottom of your tanks. It gives them somewhere to go and do their job. Thanks for sharing. 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.

04-24-2009, 01:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
socaled Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 350	Nematodes that's the spelling.... -Angeles

04-24-2009, 10:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Leuc Skywalker Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 42	Thats so good to know. I really thought those guys were gonna eat my frogs from the inside out. Thanks for the info. Luke __________________ "I am your father!" 1.0.2 Luecs (Someone's calling)

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