Tiny moving things on glass

[Nem0]

I apologize for not getting a better picture, it was physically impossible due to the size of these things. I've attached an image. They look like copepods or something similar (tiny white body, some things that look like legs, moving). I don't think they should be copepods because my tank is only 1 month old and I haven't bought any/introduce any to my knowledge. any ideas? also, there are a good amount of these

thanks!

 

[James M]

You’re right they are copepods. Really common in brand new tanks

 

[Nem0]

You’re right they are copepods. Really common in brand new tanks

i'm assuming this is sarcasm

 

[AcroNem]

i'm assuming this is sarcasm

I don't think so. A copepod "explosion" in new systems is very common after it is established. If you started with even a small piece of live rock/sand, or algae from an established system then this will eventually and then taper off unless you continue adding phytoplankton in some form to feed them.

 

[Nem0]

I don't think so. A copepod "explosion" in new systems is very common after it is established. If you started with even a small piece of live rock/sand, or algae from an established system then this will eventually and then taper off unless you continue adding phytoplankton in some form to feed them.

oh, that makes sense!! sorry i am a newbie at this hobby. how would i ensure they are copepods? if so they are I might get some phytoplankton to feed them!

 

[Hemmdog]

oh, that makes sense!! sorry i am a newbie at this hobby. how would i ensure they are copepods? if so they are I might get some phytoplankton to feed them!

Your microscope.
Don’t worry about feeding them.

 

[James M]

i'm assuming this is sarcasm

Why would you think it’s sarcasm ?

 

[AcroNem]

They are likely copepods, and no they don't need to be fed, but it does help, and there are plenty of other animals in a reef system that benefit from feeding on Phytoplankton.

 

[HawaiianReef]

I freaked out when I first saw them in mine too.
Mine came in a day after a 20% water change and I thought they were parasites in my RO water. It made sense to me at the time. Especially since my melaurus wrasse was going nuts banging the glass.
It makes me laugh now, but I couldn't believe the pods could populate that fast from nowhere.

They are pods. Be happy. Your tank is growing up ;Smug

 

[Nem0]

Why would you think it’s sarcasm ?

Lol because I was under the assumption (a false assumption obviously) that copepods did not occur naturally, nor did they occur in new tanks haha. But I'm glad to hear that I'm extremely wrong. Thank you all for the newfound knowledge!!