bugs in my tank

mgtesting · 09/27/2007, 10:12 PM

I put a flash light to my tank a few nights ago and saw hundreds of bugs a little smaller then the size of rice grans all over my rocks and coarls. I did it tonight with the same results, I have never notived them during the day. Are they bad for my tank... or good. If they are bad what should I do?

I dont think i could snap a photo since they are moving pretty quickly once I turn on my flashlight. I currently run a skimmer about 14 hours a day, a chiller, 150 watt hqi and 4 54 watt t5s, carbon filter, and ozone. I also do a kalk drip and add suppliments 1 time per week.

bertoni · 09/27/2007, 10:17 PM

They are probably a mix of copepods, amphipods, and isopods, and are fine to have. They eat detritus and provide a snack for some fish and corals.

coast2coast7390 · 09/27/2007, 10:19 PM

i agree PODS

mgtesting · 09/27/2007, 10:19 PM

thank you

Mavrk · 09/27/2007, 10:33 PM

You are lucky to have those. That gives you bragging rights.

uscharalph · 09/27/2007, 11:07 PM

Congratulations!

09/27/2007, 10:12 PM	#1
mgtesting Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 96	bugs in my tank I put a flash light to my tank a few nights ago and saw hundreds of bugs a little smaller then the size of rice grans all over my rocks and coarls. I did it tonight with the same results, I have never notived them during the day. Are they bad for my tank... or good. If they are bad what should I do? I dont think i could snap a photo since they are moving pretty quickly once I turn on my flashlight. I currently run a skimmer about 14 hours a day, a chiller, 150 watt hqi and 4 54 watt t5s, carbon filter, and ozone. I also do a kalk drip and add suppliments 1 time per week.

09/27/2007, 10:17 PM	#2
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	They are probably a mix of copepods, amphipods, and isopods, and are fine to have. They eat detritus and provide a snack for some fish and corals. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

09/27/2007, 11:07 PM	#6
uscharalph Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,248	Congratulations! __________________ Ralph Mendoza Jr. Long Beach, CA Current Tank Info: 80 Gallon Reef Tank

09/27/2007, 10:19 PM	#3
coast2coast7390 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Garden Grove Posts: 3,627	i agree PODS

09/27/2007, 10:33 PM	#5
Mavrk Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: California - South Bay Area Posts: 2,775	You are lucky to have those. That gives you bragging rights.