i have little bugs invading my tank

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  1. snooopidydoo

    snooopidydoo Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Tiny little beatle type bugs running all over my sand.
    nothing seems to be eating them.
    What eats them and what are they?
    Thanks
     
    snooopidydoo, Jun 18, 2008
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  2. camfam

    camfam Astrea Snail

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    Just a hint, everyone will want to see pics before a positive ID.


    W
     
    camfam, Jun 18, 2008
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  3. HORTON16

    HORTON16 Sea Dragon

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    probably copepods but post a pic

    a mandarin will eat them
     
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  4. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    Yep, need some pics.
     
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  5. nunch

    nunch Aiptasia Anemone

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    i would imagine copepods, harmless, good thing to have. gobies, blennies, specifically mandarins eat em'
     
    nunch, Jun 18, 2008
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  6. antonym518

    antonym518 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    normal stuff.
     
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  7. snooopidydoo

    snooopidydoo Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Thats guys. Well planning to get a diamond gobie.
    And trust me i would have taken pictures if my cam could zoom that far lol.
     
    snooopidydoo, Jun 18, 2008
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  8. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    I have tons of copepods if thats what they are in my tank 2...
     
    baugherb, Jun 18, 2008
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  9. HORTON16

    HORTON16 Sea Dragon

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    I want copepods so I can get a mandarin once i get my 65
     
    HORTON16, Jun 18, 2008
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  10. Zectra

    Zectra Feather Duster

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    +1 on Copepods... Very normal to have.
     
    Zectra, Jun 18, 2008
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