I have spotted a bunch of flea looking organisms in my tank

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  1. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    My tank is a little over two months old now and is very healthy.

    I spotted little flea like creatures that are no bigger the a pin head moving around on my glass....some are even smaller then that.

    Anyone have an idea of what this may be? Is this a problem or a good thing to have?

    Also, I have noticed that there are numerous little bay snails now in my tank. I have 3 turbo snails that I purcahsed but there are now many more baby snails. Were these fromt he turbo's reproducing or did they simply come in my live rock/live sand? Will they grow any or willt hey stay relatively small?

    Thank you so much!!
     
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  3. Da_Gopherboy

    Da_Gopherboy Fire Shrimp

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    Without a picture its hard to tell, but based off the description it reminds me of Copepods
     
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    steve wright Super Moderator

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    the pin head flea like creatures sound like copepods and they are a good thing

    the tiny snails could be any species
    might be a good idea to get a good close up image and hopefully someone can help with an ID

    Steve
     
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  6. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Thanks so much guys.

    The camera I have just does not take clear enough pictures through the glass to ID anything...perhaps I don't know how to work it lol.

    If these are indeed pods, will they ever get out of hand and harm anything? I believe that goby's eat these pods, correct? Should I invest in one of these (I wanted one eventually anyways)?
     
  7. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    also-

    They are just WAY to small to take a pictue of anyways. Little specs that move.

    I believe they are new- last few days. I believe the snails are from new too.