Jennifer V Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 I started up a new 5g tank about three weeks ago (fishless cycle planted tank) and in the last few days have noticed tons of tiny white microorganisms flittering around. I can tell some are cyclops but I can't tell what the rest are. With my excitement comes a few questions: What are the most common types? Is this a good sign? What do they eat? Is there a point at which I should worry about the population? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman12r Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Probably infusoria, commonly cultured from decaying plant matter. With out fish to predate on them the population took off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer V Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Wingman12r said: Probably infusoria, commonly cultured from decaying plant matter. With out fish to predate on them the population took off. Well that makes sense -- I added some susswassertang and one of the bunches didn't do very well but I left the dying leaves in the tank for the bladder and ramshorn snails I just got in. I'm thinking it's a good sign that there is all kinds of life in there now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman12r Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Very much a good sign. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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