CATDOLL : CATDOLL: Will water earthworms pollute water quality? (Will water earthworms pollute water quality? Why?)

1. What are the parasites on fish fins called?

This parasite is called water earthworm, also known as red wireworm and red nematode. It belongs to the aquatic oligochaete among annelids. Its body color is bright red, flesh-red or orange-yellow.

They live mostly in the sewage sludge of sewage or wastewater, densely packed on the surface of the sludge, with one end fixed in the sludge and the other end sticking out of the sludge and trembling in the water. Once disturbed, they immediately retract into the sludge. The appearance of water earthworms often reflects the presence of organic pollution in some aspects of water quality. In addition, because they carry a large number of bacteria, they can also cause symptoms such as diarrhea.

2. Can earthworms be put into fish tanks to purify water?

Putting water earthworms into the fish tank cannot purify the water. Because there are a lot of bacteria and pathogens in the living environment of water earthworms, if they are not handled properly, they will cause various diseases in fish, especially when the seasons change. The water earthworms on the market are only cleaned of the mud and impurities of the red nematode group with tap water before being sold. However, there is still some mud in the living water earthworms. You can feed them in a basin of clean water for a period of time, and they will spit out the mud (the red nematodes that have spit out the mud can be used to feed fish, even if there are some surviving live bodies, there is no need to worry about water pollution).

Of course, old goldfish keepers all liked this thing. There is a saying that "fish and worms retain water". Although water earthworms are dirty, they can strengthen the physique of goldfish to a certain extent, and they are rich in nutrition.

3. What’s going on when there are bugs in the turtle’s water?

First of all, I can say for sure that this is a normal phenomenon, and there is no need to panic! The red striped worms that appeared in the turtle pond for no reason are actually the "water earthworms" that we often talk about in our daily lives. They are striped, have red bodies, can twist, and are very active. The appearance of water earthworms indicates a most basic problem: the water quality has been polluted to a certain extent! The possibilities of "water earthworms" pollution are as follows:

It may be that the water in the turtle pond has not been changed for a long time. After static water has been left for a long time, it is easy to attract small creatures such as mosquitoes that like humid environments. These small creatures lay eggs on the green plants, pool walls or water in the turtle pond. Over time, they will slowly hatch water earthworms, mosquito larvae and the like; the best broad-striped flame turtle.

It may be that there are insects laying eggs and ovums at the water inlet of the turtle pond. When we change the water in the turtle pond, the eggs are washed into the turtle pond. Over time, the situation mentioned above will occur.

4. What are those thread-like bugs that appear in the sink?

The thread-like worms in the wash basin may be water earthworms. It is recommended to use bleach to kill them after discovery. Water earthworms, also known as red nematodes or red nematodes, appear in the wash basin, which may be caused by the contamination of tap water during transportation. It is recommended to kill the worms first to prevent them from crawling outside, and then contact the water company staff to test the water quality.

5. Will earthworms pollute the water if they eat fish feces?

Water earthworms eat fish feces and will not pollute the water.

It can purify water quality and basically can play the role of purifying water quality, except for some pathogens and protozoa.

The equipment for artificial earthworm breeding is simple and easy to manage. Generally, you can use the open space in front of and behind the house, the courtyard, old wooden boxes, waste barrels, pots, bamboo baskets, brick pools, seedling hotbeds, etc. to cultivate medicinal earthworms. You can also use vegetable fields, orchards, nurseries, etc. to combine earthworm breeding, which can benefit from dual utilization.

6. Does the little fire dragon fish eat live things?

Charmander mainly feeds on earthworms, mollusks, insect larvae, etc.

Salamanders like to eat live small animals, such as water earthworms, which are ideal food, as well as small animals such as tadpoles, mosquito larvae, water fleas, worms, snails, and their own kind.

The main food is water worms. The remaining worms will crawl into the cracks of the gravel to survive. When they are hungry, they will continue to dig for food in the gravel. (If there is no water pump, do not put too many worms in, because water worms have a short lifespan in stagnant water, which will pollute the water quality and emit odor.)

Snacks are bloodworms, mosquito larvae, mealworms, and occasionally fish feed. Although some individuals will accept lean meat, it will affect the water quality and their own health, so it is recommended not to consider it when other foods are available.

7. Are there small bugs growing in fish farming wastewater?

Water earthworm, also known as red threadworm and red nematode, belongs to the aquatic oligochaete among annelids. Its body color is bright red, flesh-red or orange-yellow.

They mostly live in sewer sludge that discharges sewage or wastewater (usually slow-flowing black sludge), densely packed on the surface of the sludge, with one end fixed in the sludge and the other end sticking out of the mud and trembling in the water. Once disturbed, they immediately retract into the sludge.

The nutritional value of water earthworms is extremely high. They should be rinsed repeatedly in clean water before feeding. They are a favorite bait for goldfish and koi, and are also the main bait for eel fry and young turtles. They are often used for fishing in Sichuan and are the best bait. After the tide of the Huangpu River in Shanghai recedes, a large number of water earthworms grow in the mud on the shore. Every spring and autumn, people will catch them in large numbers. When they encounter strong light and high temperature, they will die in large numbers and emit a fishy smell. The appearance of water earthworms often reflects that there is organic pollution in some aspects of water quality. In addition, because they carry a large number of bacteria, they can also cause symptoms such as diarrhea. Therefore, water should be changed frequently.

8. Where do the nematodes in the toilet come from?

It may flow in through the water pipes. It may be that the water tank is not cleaned in time, causing the earthworm eggs deposited in the water tank to hatch and develop into red nematodes. Or it may be that the water pipes in the community are corroded, causing microorganisms to grow in the tap water and flow into the home.

Red nematodes are also known as water earthworms and red silkworms. Their appearance often reflects the presence of organic pollution in some aspects of water quality.

Red nematodes have high nutritional value and are often used as fish bait. Water earthworms are bright red or dark red, live in freshwater areas, and like to gather in clumps.