Mosquito around tank

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  1. lewis.p2207

    lewis.p2207 Plankton

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    Can someone help me please I have recently noticed lots of mosquitos flying around my home when I did a water change in my tank I see a few fly out of the lid and now they are all around my tank [​IMG]
     
    lewis.p2207, Aug 21, 2015
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  2. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    What exactly is the question?
     
    Va Reef, Aug 21, 2015
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  3. Pickupman66

    Pickupman66 Tassled File Fish

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    they are attracted to the light. and warmth.
     
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  4. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Free food if you have fish.
     
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  5. DSC reef

    DSC reef Giant Squid

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    It could be a skeeter fish. When they jump out of the tank they turn into skeeters. Keep your lid closed
     
    DSC reef, Aug 22, 2015
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  6. Droopster

    Droopster Fire Worm

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    Courtesy, Google Image mosquito_net_canopy_siam_l.jpg
     
    Droopster, Aug 22, 2015
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