Results 1 to 7 of 7
  1. #1
    Larvae
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    City (Sydney)
    Posts
    147

    100000000000 White Jumpy Bugs

    Guy, recently I notice there are countless of these bugs in the tank.

    Descriptions:
    - White
    - Jump (sticking to the glass)
    - Swim like Brine Shrimps
    - So tiny (not even my macro lens can take)
    - look like below pic. (don't laugh)

    I'm not even sure how to catch it to see under microscope and scare to put my hand inside the tank.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails bug_183.jpg  

  2. #2
    Larvae
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Posts
    156
    yes i have a billlion of these guys too in my planted tank. They are very tiny but when you look very closely you can see heaps of them swimming in the water or resting on the glass. I have no idea of how to get rid of them. I've tried WC's, it doesnt work But on the other hand they don't seem to have any negative impacts on my fish.... at least i think so

  3. #3
    Moderator
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Penrith NSW
    Posts
    5,873
    those are just water fleas, get some baby discus, 1 week fry love them.

    other then that if they bug you add some bladder wort (gibba) and they'll soon go, give me a buzz if you want some.

  4. #4
    Larvae
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    City (Sydney)
    Posts
    147
    Thanks for your reply guys.

    Jothy your a legend mate, you have answer/solutions to every thing.

    btw: the 4 discus died.

  5. #5
    Moderator
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Penrith NSW
    Posts
    5,873
    that sucks mate,
    I was wondering why you didn't come by.

    Live and learn I guess.

  6. #6
    Larvae
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    City (Sydney)
    Posts
    147
    i cant seem to find any info on this water files.

    can this be it?

    http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/...n99/wflea.html


  7. #7
    Moderator
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Penrith NSW
    Posts
    5,873
    Thats them mate, water FLEA's.

    excellent food for fry.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •