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Old 09-19-2011, 04:12 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Clear inverts??? In my aquarium

I've been noticing Something, which Looks to be an invert, floating around in the aquarium. I'm noticing them more and more. Every time I see one they look to be dead and are being pushed around by the circulation pumps. Some are extremely small and the biggest might be a millimeter long. They are clearish white and have maybe 6 legs with antennas? I have a reef tank and none of the fish will eat them which I thought was odd cause they eat their own poop so I figured this would be a Gourmet meal compared. Anyone have any ideas?
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Old 09-21-2011, 03:23 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: Clear inverts??? In my aquarium

It would help if you post pics, but I had heard of something like this happening before. Could they maybe be dragonfly larvae? Try typing "dragonfly larvae" into an image search on Google and maybe you'll be able to find some pictures that match.
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I can't take a picture because they are too small and they don't come out well. I looked up the dragonfly larvea but they do look a little different. I'm trying to catch one in my net but looking down at the water they are practically invisible.
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