Teeny Tiny White Bugs

frankandmaura · 04-18-2008, 07:55 AM

Hi all...I haven't really added anything to the tank, so I am thinking this is some kind of hatch or something. I can't get pics (my camera does not have a zoom even close to catching these little guys). What I am seeing is very tiny white bugs all over the place. They are on the glass and all over...

I would say they are about the size of a pin head...anyone have any thoughts?

Thanks!!

jonnosteams · 04-18-2008, 08:46 AM

OH MY GOD!!! FRANK, QUICK DUMP ALL THE WATER OUT AND SPRAY THE WHOLE THING DOWN WITH BLEACH!!!.

Sorry just had to do that.

With all the varieties of 'pods', I would assume one of those types. More than likely copods, or isopods.

Loverotties · 04-18-2008, 08:52 AM

Or snail eggs?

rhinokio · 04-18-2008, 08:58 AM

sounds like pods i had the same reaction as you when i started my tank a couple months ago. turns out they are awesome.. food for fish and help clean tanks!

frankandmaura · 04-18-2008, 09:55 AM

yea...I just thought they were smaller than the pods I have seen...

It is def not snail eggs...these are moving and swimming...