Help! I Got Bugs!

H3D · May 29, 2008

My amazon frogbit is covered with tiny jumping bugs! :angryfire: Any ideas on what they are or how to get rid of them?

Notophthalmus · May 29, 2008

Sounds like springtails. They're totally harmless.

SchizotypalVamp · May 29, 2008

Is there sufficient water movement in the aquarium?

Lupin · May 29, 2008

Notophthalmus said:
Sounds like springtails. They're totally harmless.

:iagree:

H3D · May 29, 2008

Notophthalmus said:
Sounds like springtails. They're totally harmless.

Thanks. I came to that same conclusion, that they are probably springtails. Any way to get rid of them?

emptywallet · May 29, 2008

why get rid of them no use to
o hey another ohioin...you any where near columbus?

H3D · May 29, 2008

emptywallet said:
why get rid of them no use to
o hey another ohioin...you any where near columbus?

I want to get rid of them because they are disgusting!

O-H I-O!!! I live in Cleveland! :headbang2:

KarlTh · May 30, 2008

H3D said:
I want to get rid of them because they are disgusting!

O-H I-O!!! I live in Cleveland! :headbang2:

No they aren't. They're fascinating creatures. Learn to rise above the "yuck" factor and much of life will be easier.

jaysen · May 30, 2008

a few hatchetfish may appreciate them.

H3D · May 30, 2008

KarlTh said:
No they aren't. They're fascinating creatures. Learn to rise above the "yuck" factor and much of life will be easier.

I don't care how "fascinating" they are. I don't like things jumping on me while I am cleaning my tank. :silly: