Coapods or whatever they are called

[jamos6]

Does anyone have a picture of them? The reason Im asking is because this morning I seen all this "dust" close to the top of the tank, and was like wtf then I seen that the "dust" looked to be swimming. Now Im just trying to figure out what is it and if they are safe or not. I tried taking a picbut none of them turned out.

 

[pbnj]

Do a search for "Copepods" here and you'll find pics.

 

[olemiss]

Check in the "archives" forum there is a hitchhiker thread that has pics of the most commonly found critters

 

[jamos6]

OK thanks I just couldnt remember how to spell it. Yuop that is what they are; there is like 50-100 flicking close to the top of the water and it looks like there is some on the sand and rocks too. Oh well Im guessing they are safe in the tank.

 

[spanko]

 

[jamos6]

yup thats what they look like but really really small.

 

[spanko]

That would be copepods then. Good stuff, free fish food!!!