White Specs on my glass

Hi,

I've noticed alot of tiny white specs that move around the glass, they almost look like tiny worms. Can anyone tell me what it might be, I tried to take a picture but they are almost transparent and I can't see them in the picture. Are these things benefical to my tank? if so what does this tell me about my tank? is there anything that needs to be done about these white specs? is this a good sign? I've had my tank up and running for about 2 months already. any info is greatly appreciated, thanks.

 

copepods/amphipods most likely. they are good

 

They are called Spirorbid worms, and are harmless to reef tanks. They will grow and spread all over your tank glass and equipment however, which may not be too attractive looking!
IMO, just another indicator that your water parameters are in a good range!

 

he said they were moving... can the spirorbid worms move around i thought they just stayed put?

 

Woooops, sorry trying to juggle my 4 year old and concentrate!
Either isopods, amphipods, or copepod presumably.

 

could be baby snails of some sort.. I had some recently didnt know what they were untill I got a pic of them and noticed a tiny shell.

 

Thanks guys, I appreciate the info.

 

i'll give you a list of things to look up that i've seen and identified on my glass.maybe its one of these things.tiny white serpant stars,copods,amphipods,isopods,hydro jellyfish looks like a star.maybe teeny baby bristle worms.teeny barnacles but they don't move.fish lice,nudibranch