Problem with tank

[805puffer]

I looks like i have a problem with my tank. I looks like there is little bugs all on the gravel and in the water. they don't look like worms , but like little tiny krill. Does any one know what this is. Thanks

 

[elfdoctors]

Sounds like pods (short for copepods). These are entirely beneficial.

 

[andretti]

Did you buy live rock or live sand? If so, than these are pods. Many fish like the controvercial mandarin feed off of these guys.

 

[805puffer]

no, i don't have live rock or sand in there. I have a couple of pieces of lava rock and crushed coral is on the bottom. I added some copper medicine in there, so if they were harmfull, then they would be gone. Thanks for the reply.

 

[elfdoctors]

Originally posted by 805puffer
I added some copper medicine in there, so if they were harmfull, then they would be gone.
...and if they were a beneficial part of your clean up crew, they are gone too.
Copper based medications are not recommended to be used within your display tank.