Weird white bug things in bulb

[Bananabat]

So, I just recently got a new dwarf lily bulb, which has been doing great! It’s been growing at a rapid pace and I’m very happy. The one issue I had was my betta picking at it, but I immediately stopped it. I put a glass cover over it and it’s been growing fine. However…. Taking a closer look, I can see what my betta was really after. There are these little white transparent “bugs” on my bulb that go in and out of it. I’m not sure what these are and if I should be concerned for my fish and plants? Is this normal on bulbs? Are they just harmless little organisms? I bought this bulb from aquarium co-op so idk if this is normal or if these are from the dirt it’s packed in. Here’s a video I took and a picture for reference: https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/592535000197496835/869292243427684362/video0.mov

and here’s a better close up of one of the bigger bugs:

 

Any input is appreciated!

Edited July 26, 2021 by Bananabat

[eatyourpeas]

Not 100% positive unless I can get a closer look, but they could be ostracods (seed shrimp) and are completely harmless, and fish love eating them. They will help keep your tank free of algae.

[Bananabat]

On 7/26/2021 at 12:23 PM, eatyourpeas said:

Not 100% positive unless I can get a closer look, but they could be ostracods (seed shrimp) and are completely harmless, and fish love eating them. They will help keep your tank free of algae.

I actually just edited a closer pic into the post as you said this haha. It was hard to get a picture of them sitting still and one that was big enough to see properly lol. 

[eatyourpeas]

Ah, yes. Just copepods. Harmless. You can let your Betta eat them.