Unwelcomed tank beings?

[DN328]

I know this has been asked before, but I couldn't find the thread where it was answered. Can someone confirm what these are and if I should be concerned? I'm cycling at the moment so my parameters are in flux.

If you look closely, there are tiny white "organisms" on the wall moving. Thanks.

 

[tlindsey]

I know this has been asked before, but I couldn't find the thread where it was answered. Can someone confirm what these are and if I should be concerned? I'm cycling at the moment so my parameters are in flux.

If you look closely, there are tiny white "organisms" on the wall moving. Thanks.

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Tbh it's hard for me to ID. If they glide on the glass possibly Planaria. If scooting across the glass possibly Coepods.

 

[DN328]

Tbh it's hard for me to ID. If they glide on the glass possibly Planaria. If scooting across the glass possibly Coepods.

I know it's a terrible picture and I tried my best. I'd say they are scooting and not sliding. Ive not changed my water for a month since cycling. I suspect the reason?

 

[tlindsey]

I know it's a terrible picture and I tried my best. I'd say they are scooting and not sliding. Ive not changed my water for a month since cycling. I suspect the reason?

Sounds like Coepods.

 

[TheWolfman]

Second on the pods, They are common hitchhikers on plants. Very common in shrimp Tanks. I have them with my cherry shrimp. Great forage for small fish.

 

[twentyleagues]

Pods are great. I wish I had some. They are great detrivoirs and provide food for small fish.

 

[DN328]

Second on the pods, They are common hitchhikers on plants. Very common in shrimp Tanks. I have them with my cherry shrimp. Great forage for small fish.

Interestingly, I don't have any plants in my tanks. Also strange is that I don't see them on the tank any longer, and perhaps they became a snack to the plecos