white bugs

[stephen sykes]

what are these tiny white bugs all over the glass?

[zoomfish1]

Most times tiny white bugs are a type of pod, which are good. Without a pic though, it's just a guess.

[rustybucket145]

copepod most likely

[stephen sykes]

thanks. my camera's not up to it! whats the best digital camera to get?

[rustybucket145]

I shot this with a disposable Kodak..... :D

http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/imagsmall/copepod.jpg

[stephen sykes]

im pretty sure thats whats in my tank, there's thousands of them!

[theop]

Agree that they are most likely copepods. I've noticed that their numbers will really grow when a tank is pretty new then fall back down. They are harmless and certain fish will eat them.

[stephen sykes]

cool. also, im getting two clowns son and i want to know what sort if coral i should get that they will play in?

[Reet15]

My clown is currently trying to decide exactly where she wants to live! She is bouncing between my xenia, GSP, and also TRYING very hard to host my bubble (who is not so happy with this idea). Also have a clown goby who "lives" in my toadstool leather.

[stephen sykes]

i have pulsing xenia and the stems look like there splitting open about half way down? is this norm?

[steri]

The bugs are perfectly normal. I bet when you get the clowns they will like them as well as any goby, or just about any fish for that matter.

Xenia splits to multiply. It will do this often, especially when under appropriate lighting. I keep hoping my clowns gain interest in it, but they don't seem to be interested in my Xenia yet.

Xenia is an awesome starter coral. I have it in my tank. Just be prepared for it to spread pretty fast. I started out with 2 stalks. Now I have 5. It's been 3 weeks. I'm not kidding. And my 2 big stalks are starting to split again. Persoanlly, I think it's cool......right now. Hopefully I'll still feel the same way in 6 months ;)

[steri]

so yes, plitting Xenia is completely normal and it means that your Xenia is healthy and thriving.