Some kind of PODS?

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  1. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    I can't get a picture as they are to small but I just noticed I have like a million of these flea looking things every where in my tank. Mostly on the substrate scurrying around. They are everywhere. Is this good or bad.
     
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  2. deep6

    deep6 Plankton

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    sounds like a Copepods, shouldnt be a problem. You can probably see them on the glass as well. When I first set up my tank, I had an explosion of these, and it didnt bother anything.
     
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  3. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    Would this be free food for something.
     
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  4. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    The smaller of the two are copepods. The others isopods.
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    And an amphipod.
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    Beneficial for finicky eaters and food in general.
     
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  5. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    What I have looks like the ones on top
     
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  6. Reeron

    Reeron Blue Ringed Angel

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    Yep. Very good to have.
     
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