100000000000 White Jumpy Bugs

[XPLOSV]

Guy, recently I notice there are countless of these bugs in the tank.

Descriptions:
- White
- Jump (sticking to the glass)
- Swim like Brine Shrimps
- So tiny (not even my macro lens can take)
- look like below pic. (don't laugh)

I'm not even sure how to catch it to see under microscope and scare to put my hand inside the tank.

[albatrozz]

yes i have a billlion of these guys too in my planted tank. They are very tiny but when you look very closely you can see heaps of them swimming in the water or resting on the glass. I have no idea of how to get rid of them. I've tried WC's, it doesnt work :x But on the other hand they don't seem to have any negative impacts on my fish.... at least i think so 8-)

[ILLUSN]

those are just water fleas, get some baby discus, 1 week fry love them.

other then that if they bug you add some bladder wort (gibba) and they'll soon go, give me a buzz if you want some.

[XPLOSV]

Thanks for your reply guys.

Jothy your a legend mate, you have answer/solutions to every thing. 8-)

btw: the 4 discus died. :cry:

[ILLUSN]

that sucks mate,
I was wondering why you didn't come by.

Live and learn I guess.

[XPLOSV]

i cant seem to find any info on this water files.

can this be it?

http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/indexmag.html?http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/artjun99/wflea.html

http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/imgjun99/bosmin.jpg

[ILLUSN]

Thats them mate, water FLEA's.

excellent food for fry.