Weird Tank Growths, HELP!?!

[boulderman1]

the picture below (which can be clicked to enlarge) shows small white stringy growths that are occuring ALL OVER the aquarium glass, what the heck is it and what do i do about them

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[boulderman1]

also, the tank has became cloudy when i noticed the white things

 

[kcooley]

just scrape the glass and change the water. it will be fine

 

[rosita]

They are a kind of tiny white worm, I think planaria. They can be introduced by plants or other fish, I think. As recommended, do a pwc--wipe down the tank walls first with a clean sponge so you can vac them, too. It may take a couple of times to get rid of them, but they don't really cause any harm and the fish eat them. I had them in my fry tank at one point as I was trying different foods when they outgrew the fry powder, and there was an excess of food after two days!! All gone, no recurrence.