possible parasite

[fish3]

don't know much about diease but little white things spinging in movement notices today

 

[fish3]

beth help

 

[fish3]

it may be ich i have 2 tanks both have them my mom just died 2 months ago so maintence has been slimmed they spin when moving

 

[coraljunky]

white bugs on the glass? copepods

 

[fish3]

the swim in the middle of the tank i tink looking for food and when resting go on side not podesthey are out when light is on

 

[myreef05]

NOT ich as it will not be visable "spinning" in the water column. I am leaning towards copepods, isopods etc.

 

[fish3]

thank you

 

[golgi aparatus]

So what does that mean??? What do you do about 'pods??
I have them in both my DT and QT!
What are the dangers of pods? What do I do to treat them?
HELP!

 

[geridoc]

The main role of pods is to eat microscopic food and detritus, and to be eaten by fish. They are usually a good thing, so don't worry.

 

[golgi aparatus]

OK, great thanks , Geri

 

[sepulatian]

Ich is not visible in the water until it attatches to the fish. Pods come out of the rock and you can get all kinds off eggs from your inverts on your glass. Don't be afraid of white things that you can see in the water or on the glass. They are beneficial for the most part