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30-04-2009, 03:11 PM
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| | | Tiny white bugs
I wasn't actually sure whether to post this on the herp or invert section.
I am currently raising tadpoles indoors and plan to release them as early toadlets. I have been collecting rainwater and changing it regularly.
Today, I noticed tiny white specs on the surface of their water. At first I thought it was just a bit of dust but when I looked closer I saw that they were making short, rapid movements.
Any chance of an ID? Is there a chance that these might be harmful to my tadpoles? They are not at their carnivorous stage yet so they aren't going to ingest them.
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30-04-2009, 03:22 PM
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| | | Re: Tiny white bugs
Do they look like any of the below ?? http://www.scientificillustrator.com...ic/cyclops.jpg
or 
Top one being a Cyclops, a crustacean (?) living in freshwater.
Bottom one being a Springtail. (Not usually water dwellers but I found loads on the surface film of my frogs water.) |
30-04-2009, 03:28 PM
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| | | Re: Tiny white bugs
Would best have been in the invertebrate forum.
Why do you change the raiwater 'regularly', may I ask? Quote:
Originally Posted by IcyGoats  I wasn't actually sure whether to post this on the herp or invert section.
I am currently raising tadpoles indoors and plan to release them as early toadlets. I have been collecting rainwater and changing it regularly.
Today, I noticed tiny white specs on the surface of their water. At first I thought it was just a bit of dust but when I looked closer I saw that they were making short, rapid movements.
Any chance of an ID? Is there a chance that these might be harmful to my tadpoles? They are not at their carnivorous stage yet so they aren't going to ingest them.
Thank you. |
Last edited by Paul mabbott; 30-04-2009 at 03:28 PM.
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30-04-2009, 03:33 PM
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| | | Re: Tiny white bugs
Quote:
Originally Posted by RED Do they look like any of the below ?? http://www.scientificillustrator.com...ic/cyclops.jpg
or
Top one being a Cyclops, a crustacean (?) living in freshwater.
Bottom one being a Springtail. (Not usually water dwellers but I found loads on the surface film of my frogs water.) | They look more like the Springtail. I'll do some research on that, and maybe repost this in the invert section.
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30-04-2009, 03:36 PM
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| | | Re: Tiny white bugs
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Originally Posted by Paul mabbott Would best have been in the invertebrate forum.
Why do you change the raiwater 'regularly', may I ask? | I have 8 of them in a bowl about a foot in diameter. They create quite a bit of waste and I wasn't sure how often to change the water, so I change it 'regularly' to be on the safe side. |
30-04-2009, 03:45 PM
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| | | Re: Tiny white bugs
If you're giving them pure water every few days, what exactly are they eating? Quote:
Originally Posted by IcyGoats I have 8 of them in a bowl about a foot in diameter. They create quite a bit of waste and I wasn't sure how often to change the water, so I change it 'regularly' to be on the safe side. | |
30-04-2009, 04:02 PM
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| | | Re: Tiny white bugs
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Originally Posted by Paul mabbott If you're giving them pure water every few days, what exactly are they eating? | I'm feeding them on kale at the moment. They seem to love it.
Again, maybe my changing the water is a little excessive and unnecessary, but I wanted to be on the safe side. | | |
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