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Posted by Roger Sleet on November 9, 2005, 4:24 am
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(elyob) wrote:
> *Date:* Wed, 9 Nov 2005 01:21:16 -0000
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> My filter in my Juwel tank clogged (well the filters really), and I had
> noticed the fish going to the top. Anyway, when I went to sort it out I
> noticed little, tiny fleas or something swimming around the surface. I
> immediately did a major water change and changed top filters. I'm a
> little concerned that what these extra life are. I only feed dry food,
> and don't add live food. Any idea what these tiny things dating about
> are? Am I inventing new life into my tank?
If they were living on the surface tension then they are completely
harmless scavengers, usually Springtails. Some fish will eat them.
Roger Sleet
Roger's Aquatic Pages http://www.sleet.plus.com
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> My filter in my Juwel tank clogged (well the filters really), and I had
> noticed the fish going to the top. Anyway, when I went to sort it out I
> noticed little, tiny fleas or something swimming around the surface. I
> immediately did a major water change and changed top filters. I'm a
> little concerned that what these extra life are. I only feed dry food,
> and don't add live food. Any idea what these tiny things dating about
> are? Am I inventing new life into my tank?