small red pods?

[cilyjr]

i have found small red pods in my tank that i have never seen before. i see them on the glass from the sand bed to about 4 inches above. they are bright red (these are not the acro eating red bugs) and about the size of a harpacticoid copepod. there is no way to get a picture as they are far too tiny. i cant make out any other identifying marks. they basicly look like red dots on the glass. i should note they move in similar to harpacticoid copepods as well. has anyone else seen these guys?

 

[LeslieH]

Yes, that sounds right. They're quite likely to be some sort of copepod. The benthic ones come in a variety of colors & shapes.

 

[cilyjr]

thanks for the reply. i may go out tomorrow and get a magnifying glass. these little guys are out during full lighting intensity. i really don't have any fish that would rely solely on pods as a food source.

 

[jglackin]

I have those in my fuge. I added them intentionally from one of Rod Buehler's (Rod's Food) tanks. They are harmless, but beneficial.

 

[cilyjr]

thanks