Anyone know what these are

[scullz666]

Hi,
does anyone know wot these are,the white sesame seed looking little critters are, bottom right of the tank, they swim around and are in amongst my plant roots. I have syphoned lots out but its impossible to get most of them. They must have hitched a ride on some plant i purchased recently. Any help would be much appreciated.

 

[mort]

Can't really make them out or see a scale but they sound like ostracods which are very common and not really a problem (free fish food).

 

[scullz666]

My guppies will not eat them and the critters are reproducing rapidly.

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

Can't really make them out or see a scale but they sound like ostracods which are very common and not really a problem (free fish food).

I can't see them either, but I'm pretty sure they are ostracods as well from the description.

Have a look at <"Tiny little bugs">.

cheers Darrel

 

[sciencefiction]

My guppies will not eat them and the critters are reproducing rapidly.

Yes, fish don't really eat them. They're harmless, mini shrimp like creatures...Consider them free clean up crew....😉