Insects living on top of my water?

Rafini

Rafini

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yeah I had those on one of my tanks, they crawl along the glass too and seem to hop off the waters surface. I took pics and everything and put it up here and people told me it was Planaria.

theyre harmless organisms that can be killed off by fish that will pick them off. I just threw in a bunch of feeder comets and they were gone in a few days
 
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JRT8783

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jabsthetank said:
Has anyone else ever had these insects that hop around on top of the aquarium water? They've been there forever and never leave. Any feedback is appreciated, thanks.


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My 125g has had them for a few years... they're on the glass just above the water line but when I do water changes and the surface of the water is more calm, I can see them skimming on top of the water also. Never had any issues so I've never bothered trying to get rid of them.

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jabsthetank

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Rafini said:
yeah I had those on one of my tanks, they crawl along the glass too and seem to hop off the waters surface. I took pics and everything and put it up here and people told me it was Planaria.

theyre harmless organisms that can be killed off by fish that will pick them off. I just threw in a bunch of feeder comets and they were gone in a few days
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Great at least they aren't a threat. Good to finally know! Thank you rafini!


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jabsthetank

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JRT8783 said:
My 125g has had them for a few years... they're on the glass just above the water line but when I do water changes and the surface of the water is more calm, I can see them skimming on top of the water also. Never had any issues so I've never bothered trying to get rid of them.

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Yeah I've had the same exact experience and reaction as you.
Does anyone know how they get to your aquarium?

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Rafini

Rafini

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Like I said, fish eat them, get feeder minnows or comets and they will be gone in a few days. I grew some big fat feeders in the tank I was talking about ;)
 
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