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Old 05-31-2001, 11:09 PM   #1
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I have tiny bugs all over the glass in my tank !! what are they !! did a 10%water change and they are still there ! they don't seem to be hurting anything and my water checks out perfect. Did battle with green algae recently, thats when they appeared ! help !
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Old 06-01-2001, 12:28 AM   #2
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Hi there!! Those are probably copepods and great for your tank!! They will become food for your fish and inverts and will help on the algae problem as well.
You are fine and a good indicator your tank is doing fine. Johnny

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like Johnny said they are probably copepods and great scavengers and fish food, don't worry about them
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