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Newbies to Reefing If you are new to reefing and have any questions from setup to stocking this is your place to ask questions.

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Old June 30th, 2008, 03:57 AM
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Just recently I'm noticing there are a bunch of white little things moving all over the aquarium glass wall...they look like little ants and very tiny...what are those?? I can't even take a picture because it's so small...I hope it's okay...

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Re: ID please...

pods, yes there good to have. Isopods, copepods, amphipods.
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Pods are good. Fish love pods.

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Copepods-reef safe and beneficial.Detritus,film algae eaters,food for many young/small fishes.
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Also go with pods. Very good for your tank.
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Re: ID please...

wohoo...I'm slowly moving into the reef tank territory...everyday's something new...

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Re: ID please...

Try looking at night after the lights have been off for a couple of hours.Thats when you really see some stuff.
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