White bug type things

[dubbin1]

I have tons of these tiny tiny bug looking things running all over on the glass and the powerhead in my tank. What could they be?
Thanks
Dwayne

 

[jokerswild]

I'd say they are some sort of pod

 

[dubbin1]

Originally posted by jokerswild
I'd say they are some sort of pod
Pods run around like bugs?

 

[nm reef]

Copepods/amphipods/isopods...they can all look like "bugs".

 

[capschamp]

I have tons of them too. Mine mostly hang out near algae spots. Dont seem to be doing any harm though.

 

[bang guy]

They sound like Munnid Isopods. They eat microalgae

 

[mismodliz]

so this is a good thing? i just found one in our tank the other day. looks like a bug with antennae. :notsure:

 

[dubbin1]

Originally posted by mismodliz
so this is a good thing? i just found one in our tank the other day. looks like a bug with antennae. :notsure:
These are to small to tell what they look like.

 

[bang guy]

Copepods maybe?

 

[mismodliz]

I think so... I googled "copepods" and found some pretty detailed info. Seems like that's what it is.
Still learning about all of the creatures that can develop or hitch-hike so thanks for the suggestions!