Little white things????

invertebrator · 07/20/2007, 10:39 PM

I have been cycling my tank for about 4 weeks now and I just spotted a ton of incredibly small white critters crawling all over the glass of my tank. What could these be? Could they harm my tank?

kevin2000 · 07/20/2007, 10:41 PM

They are pods ... normal part of tank maturation ... considered a "good" thing and most will eventually become fish food.

Hope this helps.

T Man · 07/20/2007, 10:46 PM

It sounds like you have some pods or hydroids, it's difficult to ID without a photo- but I can say that they are harmless and will soon multiply. check this link out, it is very handy. Welcome to Reef Central!! TinMan
http://www.melevsreef.com/id/pods.html

07/20/2007, 10:39 PM	#1
invertebrator Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11	Little white things???? I have been cycling my tank for about 4 weeks now and I just spotted a ton of incredibly small white critters crawling all over the glass of my tank. What could these be? Could they harm my tank?

07/20/2007, 10:46 PM	#3
T Man ~PPPPPPP~ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Emerald City Posts: 1,045	It sounds like you have some pods or hydroids, it's difficult to ID without a photo- but I can say that they are harmless and will soon multiply. check this link out, it is very handy. Welcome to Reef Central!! TinMan http://www.melevsreef.com/id/pods.html __________________ He that can have patience can have what he will. ~ Benjamin Franklin Current Tank Info: click the "TzFuture" folder in my profile

07/20/2007, 10:41 PM	#2
kevin2000 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,805	They are pods ... normal part of tank maturation ... considered a "good" thing and most will eventually become fish food. Hope this helps.