Just a Pygmy Corydora Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 There is these tiny black things, as small as a dot, and they move around on TOP of my water lettuce. Out of the water. ON TOP. They move and squirm, and I have a betta, one snail, and three corydoras. What is this??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 can you take a pic? could be an aphid or mite. Not bad for the fish, but probably not great for the plants. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a Pygmy Corydora Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 How do you get rid of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 do they look like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a Pygmy Corydora Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 Ahh, yes, sort of like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 You can try just rinsing them off in the sink. If they continue to come back, you can put the water lettuce in a seperate container and rinse in mild soapy water, then rinse with clean water very well before returning to the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a Pygmy Corydora Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 Okay. Will they keep coming? How do I prevent them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 the plants were likely grown outdoors in a pond. if you keep washing them off consistently they will go away permanently, unless you have them established in your houseplants or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a Pygmy Corydora Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 They are from aquarium co-op, and they are in my 5 gal betta tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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