Are these parasites??

[Godzilla]

Hi, I'm still cycling my tank after 3 weeks and I notice that there are tiny (really tiny) white things with tail swimming around the glass surface. (sorry no pics, they really small)

Qn: Are these parasites?

If yes, then how do I get rid of them? Is it advisable to add fish/shrimps? (would they 'makan' the white specs?)

Thanks in advance for any kind advice


My tank setup (so far):

Atman 3337 Cannister filter
3x1.5x1.5 tank
3inch sand bed
20kg live rock

Water parameters:
NH4 (according to seachem Amonia Alert = Safe Level)
PH = around 8.3[/b]

[kelstorm]

[quote:310d60df="Godzilla"]Hi, I'm still cycling my tank after 3 weeks and I notice that there are tiny (really tiny) white things with tail swimming around the glass surface. (sorry no pics, they really small)

Qn: Are these parasites?

If yes, then how do I get rid of them? Is it advisable to add fish/shrimps? (would they 'makan' the white specs?)

Thanks in advance for any kind advice


My tank setup (so far):

Atman 3337 Cannister filter
3x1.5x1.5 tank
3inch sand bed
20kg live rock

Water parameters:
NH4 (according to seachem Amonia Alert = Safe Level)
PH = around 8.3[/b][/quote:310d60df]

no worries abt it.. they wun harm your LS.. u did not state your NO2 and NO3 levels.. once NO2 is zero, u can start to add LS... but i dun think now is the time yet..

[Godzilla]

I was looking at other sites/forums for the answer too and the one i found is here :

http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/inde...howtopic=22672

Appears to be copepods! Means my tank can add fishes. ... Its been almost a month....

BTW anyone knows where I can get Macro protein skimmers?

Thanks!

[kelstorm]

the last time i saw it, it was at a shop in cactus road.. cant recall the name.. Paradiz reef also have them.. located along the stretch of road leading towards the Indian association. think it is blastier rd..

[pegasus1010]

It's bio ocean, 16 cactus rd seletar garden.
the stocks is in but will move off fast.
i juz got 1 unit yesterday.

[weishun]

You can get them at AquaMarin.. they have stocks of them.

[quote:f065ca4e="Godzilla"]I was looking at other sites/forums for the answer too and the one i found is here :

http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/inde...howtopic=22672

Appears to be copepods! Means my tank can add fishes. ... Its been almost a month....

BTW anyone knows where I can get Macro protein skimmers?

Thanks![/quote:f065ca4e]