Tiny white bugs swimming and on plexiglass
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yorkbag
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Tiny white bugs swimming and on plexiglass
Greetings, Puff friends. I have these tiny little white gnat flea swimmers in my tank. They appeared after I removed the live rock to remove a nasty blue hippo tang. My research online appears to be "copepods", however my tank guy says they are not if I did not add them. They do not bother the fish, however they are everywhere. Free swimming all over the front and back of the plexiglass. All of my water tests come back to right where they should be. What are the opinions here? Pic attached (sorry for the quality, they are SMALL). Thank you.
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bertie 83
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Re: Tiny white bugs swimming and on plexiglass
Probably pods that arrived with your live rock
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Pufferpunk
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Re: Tiny white bugs swimming and on plexiglass
+1, they are needed in an enclosed SW system to break down detritus.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
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yorkbag
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Re: Tiny white bugs swimming and on plexiglass
Alright, so nothing to worry about? Thank you.
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Pufferpunk
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Re: Tiny white bugs swimming and on plexiglass
They are good guys--come with live rock.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
"The solution to pollution is dilution!"
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yorkbag
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- My Puffers: I have a Long-Spine Porcupinefish, two clownfish, one domino damsel, three yellow tail damsels, one blue damsel. I try and maintain a peaceful aquarium. My puff/poof is the king/queen of the tank. I hope to add more fish soon when puff/poof realizes he/she is boss.
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Re: Tiny white bugs swimming and on plexiglass
Thanks PufferPunk and Bertie....I will now relax and not worry so much 
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bertie 83
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Re: Tiny white bugs swimming and on plexiglass
They are cool to watch at night, you will be amazed at what other critters you will spot
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly