ImSuperDavid Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 I got white animals runnin round on my sand...i can see them clearly cuz i have black sand....they look like maggots or something maybe from my live rock? any comments? Link to comment
Turbo Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 I thought the same thing when I got into this hobby. I wouldnt worry to much for they are most likely to be 'pods'. They are a natural and benefitial part of your system. They wont hurt anything. In fact, you can buy kits with them in it. Link to comment
Reefmaniac Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 They are most likely amphipods or copepods...beneficial to your reef. They are also the prime food source for Mandarin Gobies. Six-line wrasses will also eat them. If you can see them running around all the time, you are in good shape. Link to comment
bigwakes Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 there should be one of those sticky messages on the white bugs. isn't there a new post on this issue daily? Link to comment
bigwakes Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 sorry, didn't mean anything rude. I honestly thought a sticky would help those who wonder what the white bugs are. I did just a week ago and it would have helped. Link to comment
DSparks Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 I'd have to agree with the "pods" response. I think that most healthy tanks have them. It's a good sign. Link to comment
Victa Posted February 22, 2004 Share Posted February 22, 2004 those are pods. i got them after a month when i first started this hobby 3 years ago. my ahole lfs guy told me they were bugs and told me to clean out my whole tank and start again. im glad i didnt listen to him. Link to comment
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