White Specks in Water!

[piratetoothgir]

I just noticed this today as I was checking up on everything, and these tiny white specks were floating in my freshwater pool. Does anyone know what they could be?



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[GotButterflies]

Those look like springtails to me. (especially if they are jumping trying to get out of the water). They are great little bugs. Help keep the crabitat clean. A lot of times you will see a bunch of them, and then they will get in check.

Edit: Not harmful at all to the crabs

[piratetoothgir]

Those look like springtails to me. (especially if they are jumping trying to get out of the water). They are great little bugs. Help keep the crabitat clean. A lot of times you will see a bunch of them, and then they will get in check.

Edit: Not harmful at all to the crabs

Oh, that’s a relief!
Where did they actually come from? I don’t mind another type of bug in my tank, it really helps me out.


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[GotButterflies]

I'm not sure, but I know they like fresh food and mold

[piratetoothgir]

I'm not sure, but I know they like fresh food and mold

I did feed them fresh vegetables, and eggs last night.


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[Hermiesguardian]

Those look like springtails to me. (especially if they are jumping trying to get out of the water). They are great little bugs. Help keep the crabitat clean. A lot of times you will see a bunch of them, and then they will get in check.

Edit: Not harmful at all to the crabs

I thought springtails were black.

[GotButterflies]

Those look like springtails to me. (especially if they are jumping trying to get out of the water). They are great little bugs. Help keep the crabitat clean. A lot of times you will see a bunch of them, and then they will get in check.

Edit: Not harmful at all to the crabs

I thought springtails were black.

There are white ones too

[aussieJJDude]

They love in your home and gardens, but due to the tank being warm/humid, they tend to be in larger numbers (and also free supply of foods!)

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[Hermie escape artist]

I just noticed this today as I was checking up on everything, and these tiny white specks were floating in my freshwater pool. Does anyone know what they could be?



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I found white dots in my watermelon .. I give to crabbie ... same thing ??? Twice ... decided maybe not to feed him that anymore ...

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[GotButterflies]

@hermie escape artist - in your case, it could be springtails or food mites. Neither are harmful. Check out what's that bug under the forum

[Hermie escape artist]

@hermie escape artist - in your case, it could be springtails or food mites. Neither are harmful. Check out what's that bug under the forum

Thanks !

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[GotButterflies]

Yw!


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[Hermie escape artist]

Yw!


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Not sure where that page is ... for the what bug is that ??
And I have to use the taptalk app or delete it ... everytime I try to go on the internet site now it take me straight to the app ... which I dislike I like to use both ..

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[GotButterflies]

I'll link it for you: viewtopic.php?f=26&t=92537

[purplepincher]

I have food mites, springtails in my tank and i call the food mites "the avengers" as a tribute to thanos, my favorite purple grape.
i have not found a name for the springtails yet, they just come to me.