I recently noticed the same type of creatures in my tank. From what I've
read on Wet Web Media they're some form of zooplankton or amphipods. Nothing
to be alarmed about. I think they're rock hitchhikers. Here's the link to
the article(s).

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/planktonfaqs.htm



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I have a small 10 gal nano reef setup with a
marineland filter w/bio-wheel and also a Jebo
protein skimmer. About 9lbs of live rock
a feather duster, a few peppermint shrimp and
two hermit crabs.

As I like to watch what's going on I had purchased
a magnifier glass and that is when I noticed very
tiny but 100's of whitish/clear bugs on the side of my
glass. I'd say 10-20 would fit on a pin head.

Anyone know what they are, and do I have a problem,
or just another food source without the right fish to eat them?

Thanks

John

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