What is this in my tank?

[mack2013dog]

Hello I am new to the forum, my tank is a little over a year old and is doing very good

I have noticed in the recent weeks some small bugs that don't look like any of the others I have in my tank, these move slow like a snail on the glss and rocks.

When a I shine a light on them they will fall off to the sand.

Any idea what they are?

Thanks

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hello I am new to the forum, my tank is a little over a year old and is doing very good

I have noticed in the recent weeks some small bugs that don't look like any of the others I have in my tank, these move slow like a snail on the glss and rocks.

When a I shine a light on them they will fall off to the sand.

Any idea what they are?

Thanks

Pics are very fuzzy to confirm but may be ostracods but need clearer and brighter pics

 

[I never finish anythi]

Can't really see . How do you keep those rocks so white after a year ??

 

[1epauletteshark]

Are you talking about all the small brown dots that look somewhat like bugs on your rocks?

 

[mack2013dog]

Are you talking about all the small brown dots that look somewhat like bugs on your rocks?


Yes that's it, I attached a close up

 

[mack2013dog]

Pics are very fuzzy to confirm but may be ostracods but need clearer and brighter pics


From my research, it does appear to be ostracods, do they pose a threat?

 

[vetteguy53081]

No- some wrasses may eat them, but what will are silver and black mollies. Acclimate them slowly though before placing them in salt tank. They can multiply quickly though.