Small white bugs

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  1. Reefaholic727

    Reefaholic727 Flamingo Tongue

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    hi i dont have any pics but last night after the lights went out all these tiny tiny little bugs came from the snad im guessing they were all up the glass and in the GHA like dandruff or something lol some looked to be moving but they are all gone this morning so they have to be moving. if you could let me know what you think. if its something thats gonna hurt my fish i want to get rid of them asap
    tank specs
    55 gallon
    probably 100 pounds in live rock
    3 fish 2 clowns and picasso trigger
    Fluval FX5 filter
    CP flourescent lights 260 watts with strip light to make pretty lol
    i forget what protein skimmer is but i knoiw its a good one.
    2 powerheads
    Thanks
     
    Reefaholic727, Oct 16, 2010
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  2. maxxtk

    maxxtk Spaghetti Worm

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  3. skiergd011013

    skiergd011013 Peppermint Shrimp

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    copepods. you want them in your tank.
     
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  4. Reefaholic727

    Reefaholic727 Flamingo Tongue

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    you guys really think thats what they are? i was thinking they kinda swam around and moved a lot? well if that is what they are im super pumped :D:D:D:D:D:D:D
     
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  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Most definitely copepods
     
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  6. Reefaholic727

    Reefaholic727 Flamingo Tongue

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    sweet so what does this mean? lol i have a mature tank
     
    Reefaholic727, Oct 17, 2010
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  7. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    No, but it means you're heading in the right direction!
     
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