Are these what I think they are?
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reddit.comPosted May 3, 2021, 3:01 PM UTC
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reddit.comNew to Aquariums, set this tank up about two months ago. Not set up as a shrimp tank, just a planted tank with some shrimp as a clean-up crew.
Saw that a couple of my female cherry shrimp were berried, so I netted out my White Clouds to give the little guys a chance.
Are these shrimplets? something else?
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not shrimplets, “newborn” shrimp actually look exactly like the adults, just miniaturized! Its so adorable. Not sure what this little fellow is though...
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No shrimplets but a copepod for sure, maybe Cyclops. Some eggs probably came with your plants or substrate. Except if you don't like their look I think they are unproblematic for your tank.
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Airborne Crab lice? Sorry wrong sub
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These are copepods, my friend. Completely harmless.
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Cyclops
They sure look like it
Thank you!
Are they a problem? Or just a snack?
I haven't kept shrimp for very long so I don't know how they effect shrimp, but with small fish like betta a definite snack. Also a good indicator if you need to gravel vac
I don't think they are a problem in a shrimp tank.