HCA: Hermit Crab Association

I have 4 pp in a 55gal tank with 6-8in of coco/sand substrate. the tank is kept at a humidity of 80% and a temperature of 75F. I have 2 pools, fresh and salt (both filtered) with instant ocean and prime, they are 1gal.

I found these tiny white worms all over the front glass of the aquarium, I thought it was detritus since the front glass is always wet. I put them under a microscope and i believe that they are nematodes.
What should i do?? are they dangerous to my crabs?

my crabs have been doing good lately, they eat and swim.

I am a bit nervous and hope that they aren't going to hurt my crabbies.





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They are most likely harmless. Are there any natural items like plants or foraged leaf litter they could have come in on?


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Some types of nematode are even helpful as a c.u.c.!

I hope all is well with your crabs and your tank.... however when i see this title all i can think of is SpongeBob!

Moat species are detritivorous. If they aren't on the crabs themselves, then it's pretty much safe to say they are harmless and make a good clean up crew.