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Old 08-08-2011, 11:50 PM   #1
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I noticed specks of white creatures in my tank,mainly on the the wall,they are very tiny and some are jumping..anyone know what is it and is it harmful?
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Old 09-08-2011, 12:09 AM   #2
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most likely they are just water flea. indication of good water condition.
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Old 09-08-2011, 12:13 AM   #3
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could be seed shrimps as well?
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Old 09-08-2011, 12:19 AM   #4
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most likely they are just water flea. indication of good water condition.

But I tested my water my ammonia on the high side!!btw the tank still undergoing cycling in third week
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Old 09-08-2011, 12:20 AM   #5
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could be seed shrimps as well?
What is seed shrimp?harmful?
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Old 09-08-2011, 01:29 AM   #6
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actually seed shrimp is harmless, + it indicates good water condition.
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Old 09-08-2011, 06:48 AM   #7
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But I tested my water my ammonia on the high side!!btw the tank still undergoing cycling in third week
If you ammonia is still on the high side, do some water change.
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Old 11-08-2011, 12:25 PM   #8
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I do have those in my tank too and is a sight of healthy condition. After a while when water stablised, it will disappear eventually. Good luck!
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Old 11-08-2011, 04:56 PM   #9
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I do have those in my tank too and is a sight of healthy condition. After a while when water stablised, it will disappear eventually. Good luck!
Wc twice already,but ammonia still on the high side..now I kept a few cherries inside,they are doing well leh.
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Old 11-08-2011, 05:05 PM   #10
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those should be most probably copepods.. they meant no harm.. so dont worry... i doubt seed shrimps will appear so quickly....
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