What could this be on the aquarium glass?

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Hi guys,

A sew days ago I noticed that tiny black bugs (only visible up close) started to appear on the stones, the glass and the sand. I couldn't take a picture of them because they are so tiny, verity visible to the naked eye.
My question is, can they be harmful to the tank?
 

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Hi guys,

A sew days ago I noticed that tiny black bugs (only visible up close) started to appear on the stones, the glass and the sand. I couldn't take a picture of them because they are so tiny, verity visible to the naked eye.
My question is, can they be harmful to the tank?
More than likely copepods.
 

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+ on copepods

And not harmfull. Essentially a reefers best friend and a good indicator that your reef is healthy and on track.

Some species even eat pest algae!
 
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I tried to take a picture. You still say they are copepods?
 

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