Sorry to hijack this thread as I do have similar white spots on the side of the glass for a while after i stirred up some of the soil...
picture here
http://twitpic.com/ain2b
Anyone know what they are?

cyclops? jumpy little creatures?
little fish will eat them.
Don't worry, its just cyclops. it means that your water quality is very good. If you worry that it will grow too much, just add some fishes with tiny mouth. They will happily feed on them.
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