Infestation, Micro Things

Discussion in 'ASAP' started by asilefx, Feb 11, 2006.

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  1. asilefx

    asilefx Skunk Shrimp

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    My tank is full of these things. I don't know what they are.

    For the last week I've been thinking my tank is full of micro-bubbles, turns out it's mostly these little guys.

    They range in size, from .2 mm to .8 mm. I took a picture of one on my glass. There are thousands on the glass, the other 100,000 are in the water.

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    I was able to take a picture, although not a very good one, they are far too small for the lens on my camera.

    Are these bad, I have so many. I didn't really notice them at first because of their size, but now they are getting bigger and I can see them.
     
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  3. Blade_Runner

    Blade_Runner Gigas Clam

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    No, they are good. They are pods. It is a sign of a healthy tank.
     
  4. asilefx

    asilefx Skunk Shrimp

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    Copepods, ok.

    Thanks.

    Do you know what eats them, not to get rid of them but to keep the balance. I'm not done with my spike yet, but for when I am.
     
  5. asilefx

    asilefx Skunk Shrimp

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    Will clowns feed on them, I'm hoping to get two false perculas?
    It would be cool if they could survive on what's already in the tank.