small little bugs?

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  1. get.grounded

    get.grounded Feather Duster

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    looks like on the inside walls of my 20 long reef there are small white/clear bugs. very small what are they?
     
    get.grounded, Sep 2, 2009
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  2. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    copepods more than likely. good bugs
     
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  3. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    fish food if you have fish that eats it. copepods
     
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  4. ReefSparky

    ReefSparky Super Moderator

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    Do they look like this? These are isopods:

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    These are hydroids:

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    These are copepods, and trust me when I say it took me FOREVER to get this guy to pose for me. I had to promise him all kinds of food, etc.

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    ReefSparky, Sep 2, 2009
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  5. drew3

    drew3 Blue Ringed Angel

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    yes pic would help alot
     
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