Possible Copepods? Newbie needs help :)

Joubiliah Jones · Mar 22, 2017

Hi, everyone! I am currently cycling my first reef tank. I'm on Day 15 and noticed little white specks swimming all around the tank. I'm assuming these are pods? If so, that's so cool! Since the tank is still cycling, all I have in there is rock, sand, and water. If these are pods, should I add something to feed them? If they're not pods, what are they? I tried to get a picture, but can't get a clear image. Any help is appreciated! Thank you!

donnievaz · Mar 22, 2017

They're pods. Right now they're in a free swimming stage. Soon you won't see them anymore because they'll grow and retreat to the substrate and rocks. You don't need to feed them, they feed on phytoplankton that's already in the water.