unidentified parasite

[plausible]

i need help here i discovered a few strange looking parasites in my planted shrimp tank.its very small and theres no way i could get a pic of it i observed it for awhile and it moves around non stop and the shape doesnt look like argulus but kindof resembles a shape of a mouse instead.its white in colour and moves quite fast.please help me out and identify this thing and find a cure that wont harm the plants and shrimps in the tank.thanks in adv.

 

[plausible]

heres how it looks like some look like a small fly with two white oval things at the 'tail' im guessing its eggs

 

[Polypterus]

I'm not sure why you think Cyclops (copepods) are parasites???
They are harmless detritus / algae feeders..No cure needed, enjoy them as a welcome addition to your tank.

 

[balton777]

I'm not sure why you think Cyclops (copepods) are parasites???
They are harmless detritus / algae feeders..No cure needed, enjoy them as a welcome addition to your tank.

That thing looks creepy!!

 

[plausible]

ya it looks like that got two very tiny feeler like things looks like my shrimps will have some competion for food .thanks polypterus

 

[Polypterus]

ya it looks like that got two very tiny feeler like things looks like my shrimps will have some competion for food .thanks polypterus

I highly doubt they will ever be in competition with your shrimp..these animals eat much much tinier foods..

 

[Miguel]

It is indeed a great adition to your tank.

 

[plausible]

It is indeed a great adition to your tank.

ya great addition but not a good sight for a planted tank