bugs that look like fleas

[bethnjeremy]

I have these bugs all over my live rock. They are opaque and look like fleas? Does anyone have a clue what this is?

[masonicman]

They probably are call copepods. They are a good thing for your system. Certain fish love to eat them.

http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/pestscopepods/a/aa061200.htm

[jamiep]

More than likely pods, nothing to worry about!

[Savas]

Sounds like pods to me too. I have the same thing in my tank - they are white, gray, and brown.

[coast2coast7390]

haha im glad we all agree

[dsn112]

I have them, i saw my goby eat one the other day!

[InsaneClownFish]

Beneficial detrivores. And fish food..;)

[o.c.d.]

If you really want to see how large the populition is try a flashlight after the light are out for an hour or 2.

[DetectiveTofu]

Probably copepods or amphipods

[Gary Majchrzak]

read:

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-09/rs/index.php

[bigtex52]

If they look a lot like fleas, they are probably amphipods.