Little White specs

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  1. seneca joe

    seneca joe Plankton

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    I purchased a 28 gallon nonocube 2 weeks ago. Water tests fine. Have crabs, snails, and 2 blue cromis. All going well, except for viewing small white specs on glass in the morning. They appear to be moving around. Nothing on the fish, so I don't think it is ick. Local store said not to worry about it, but I'm worring. Any ideas?? Thank you
     
    seneca joe, Feb 3, 2011
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  2. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Could be alot of things. Snails, Copepods, Amphipods. A picture would help us identify them.;D
     
    Vinnyboombatz, Feb 3, 2011
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  3. M-Ocean Man

    M-Ocean Man Flame Angel

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    Do a google search for "copepods" or "Amphipods" . . . do they look like what you have? If so - there's your answer!!

    If not- you might be looking at hydroids. (Baby jellyfish)
     
    M-Ocean Man, Feb 3, 2011
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  4. gabbyr189

    gabbyr189 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Someone else also just posted this, so I'll say the same thing....

    If you dont want em I'll take em :cheesy:

    It is amazing that half the reefers are trying so hard to get copes (making cultures, buying them and adding, buying food for them etc.) and the people who don't even know what they look like get them. THIS IS SO UNFAIR :cry:
     
    gabbyr189, Feb 7, 2011
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