Ant like insects on live rock

[thanos]

Hi guys,im still cycling my tank.I notice there are tiny little insects that looks like ants on my live rock crawling around,some are black n some are white colour.Are they pests that i should be worry about?

 

TIA

 

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[stormrider]

It seems normal to me. 

I had them when cycling... Swimming around in the tank. After awhile, the population will reduced... probably fish eat them.

[nemonary571]

Copopods. Should be harmless. Not pests. Fish love to eat them.

 

[thanos]

Thanks for ur replies guys,another thing i have floating particles in the tank looks like dandruff,is it normal will it dissappear soon or do i have do wc to clear it?

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[stormrider]

I presume the "dandruff" are the ants you are referring to... just that they are on swimming mode.

[nemonary571]

1 hour ago, thanos said:

Thanks for ur replies guys,another thing i have floating particles in the tank looks like dandruff,is it normal will it dissappear soon or do i have do wc to clear it?

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The particles are likely dust, detritus, dirt related. Just make sure you have a filter to catch them ( Sponge/ wool, etc). It will not clear away unless it is being trapped by your filter. 

[thanos]

I presume the "dandruff" are the ants you are referring to... just that they are on swimming mode.

No bro the ants are on the rocks n sand only

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[thanos]

The particles are likely dust, detritus, dirt related. Just make sure you have a filter to catch them ( Sponge/ wool, etc). It will not clear away unless it is being trapped by your filter. 

Yes,just bought some sponge/wool.hopefully can trap this things.thanks for the advise

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[ReefAddict]

If it is swimming around like it has a life on its own. It is copepod, they are beneficial

[ReefAddict]

If it is swimming around like it has a life on its own. It is copepod, they are beneficial

[julius]

On Thursday, August 09, 2018 at 9:33 PM, thanos said:

 

Hi guys,im still cycling my tank.I notice there are tiny little insects that looks like ants on my live rock crawling around,some are black n some are white colour.Are they pests that i should be worry about?

 

TIA

 

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Those are munnid isopods.

[louisfjh]

Those are munnid isopods.

no harm right?

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[julius]

They are beneficial as they consume those green algaes or diatoms that stick on glasses and serve as food for some fishes

[Harlequinmania]

Good stuff.. some reefer pay money to get those into their tank

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