are these amphipods

[mflee9]

I started my tank one and a half weeks ago with LR and LS.
I see thousands of little white things hopping on the glass. They are really small. Are amphipods so numerous this early in the game?
My ammonia is still sky high. Can amphipods handle this?

 

[mflee9]

thanks sammy.
By the way, I have had the tank going for 11 days. LR and LS only.
Is it normal for the ammonia to be off the charts after this many days?
29 gal with 30 lbs LR and 30 lbs LS

 

[mflee9]

LR is the only ammonia cause as far as I know. I don't think any thing huge has died in my tank. The LR is curing still I guess?

 

[gregzbobo]

Just curious, but what exactly do 'pods eat? Detritus, algea, smaller 'pods?

 

[jackdp]

I believe you hit the nail right on the head. Pods will eat just about anything they come across...algae, plankton, detritus...