Added Tetra Safe Start Plus And There Is Now Tiny Little Mite Looking Things

HI there,
I added Tetra Safe Start Plus to my tank today and there appears to be tens of thousands of tiny little bugs(smaller than a grain of sand), I'm assuming this is the bacteria but just wanted to make sure it isn't something else, If you could let me know that would be great!

Thanks

 

Not bacteria, you’d need a microscope for that. However, that sand look is normal.

 

Not bacteria, you’d need a microscope for that. However, that sand look is normal.

Little bit concerned then because it is definatley moving and it is on the sides of the tank to, not sure what it could be.

 

Maybe copepods?

 

All those little spots are moving and interacting with each other

 

Unsure what they are...

 

Looks like white algae that looks like its moving because water flow.

 

Looks like white algae that looks like its moving because water flow.

it is definitely not algae, they are moving around separately and turning when encountering other ones

 

Hm. Any ideas BottomDweller Discus-Tang Minnowette bryangar chromedome52

 

Maybe copepods?

Likely this. If they're scuttling about relatively slow, then it's Copepoda. They're essentially tiny crustaceans and like most aquarium microfauna (planaria, detritus worms, etc.) they tend to have explosive growth in the presence of excess algae/organic waste, then die off.

Apart from being unsightly, they're harmless. You can wipe them off.

 

Likely this. If they're scuttling about relatively slow, then it's Copepoda. They're essentially tiny crustaceans and like most aquarium microfauna (planaria, detritus worms, etc.) they tend to have explosive growth in the presence of excess algae/organic waste, then die off

Apart from being unsightly, they're harmless. You can wipe them off.

Here is a video of them moving
vimeo.com/289000592 Go to link for better video viewing

 

Copepods or scuds? Or amphipods

 

Scuds are amphipods, and are MUCH larger than what we are seeing here.

 

Would they be ok in a tank with guppy fry?

 

If anything, the fish fry will try to eat the copepods. However, I would ideally let the tank cycle for a couple weeks before adding guppy fry, even with the safe start, just to be safe.

 

If anything, the fish fry will try to eat the copepods. However, I would ideally let the tank cycle for a couple weeks before adding guppy fry, even with the safe start, just to be safe.

Yeah, it has already been cycling for about 2 weeks now but will wait for all the ammonia and nitrate numbers to be where I need them

 

Are you fishless cycling?

 

Are you fishless cycling?

correct, using fish flakes in mesh like a tea bag

 

Would they be ok in a tank with guppy fry?

They won't be ok with guppy fry because the fry will eat them

I usually put java moss with copepods in fry tanks so the little fry has something to eat. I think copepods and detritus worms are highly desirable in a fry tank as they feed the fry.

If you're using TSS, skip the fish food and put the fry in the tank.

 

They won't be ok with guppy fry because the fry will eat them

I usually put java moss with copepods in fry tanks so the little fry has something to eat. I think copepods and detritus worms are highly desirable in a fry tank as they feed the fry.

If you're using TSS, skip the fish food and put the fry in the tank.

I did not add the entire bottle because it's a 250 ml, I added about 50 ml so far so I am going to keep testing water and make sure it's perfect