Help how do I get this little white bugs out of my tank? They are everywhere and they look unsightly, I don't think they do anything. It's a all shrimp tank so they won't be eaten up, how do I remove them? I don't even feed my shrimps often , like once a week only.
If you are referring to copecods, very tiny white bugs, the bad news is, you won't be able to get rid of them. You can stop feeding a day or 2 or reduce feeding, the bugs may seem lesser but will stil come back.
The good news is they are a sign that your tank is well cycled and rich in food source for the shrimps. The bugs have short life span, so once they die off, the shrimps will feed on them
Yea I also started seeing them in my new tank and I think it must be due to the new plants that I recently added. Although they look unsightly, their presence also means my tank is in a good condition, plus they do not harm the shrimps. So I plan to use them as a gauge as to the condition of my tank. If I stop seeing them, I'll be worried!
I just added 2 neon tetras to the tank, about 8 hours later the white bugs are all gone
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