White Specs?

[SJ2K]

My tank has been set up for a little under a week, is all ok, today (after cleaning the inside of the glass) I noticed hundreds of tiny white specs floating around in the water? Any ideas of what it could be? Everything in there is clean and new, the filters been running for a while so I cant explain it?

Any help = much appreciated

 

[drewry]

My tank has been set up for a little under a week, is all ok, today (after cleaning the inside of the glass) I noticed hundreds of tiny white specs floating around in the water? Any ideas of what it could be? Everything in there is clean and new, the filters been running for a while so I cant explain it?

Any help = much appreciated

hi what did u use to clean the inside of the glass with

 

[SJ2K]

Probably going to get abused but just a well washed cotton flannel.

 

[drewry]

that could be it then

 

[SJ2K]

Just seemed a bit odd to get hundreds of tiny white specs, even after hours of filtration, from a cloth that doesnt dissintergrate/etc in water? Nm

 

[drewry]

that could be it then

and has the flannal had any chemicals on it

 

[WILDER]

Never use cloths in fish tanks, never know what been on them, plus they can habour bacteria.
Invest in a glass cleaner.
Just run some fresh filter floss.
Sounds like bits have come of the cloth.

 

[TylerFerretLord]

Sounds like planarians, most likely, and are usually present when there are bad water conditions.

I take it you're cycling this tank? If so, the ammonia you're adding may be the cause.

No worries though, as they're harmless.

 

[WILDER]

http/www.aquarticles.com/articles/manage...aria_Worms.html

 

[TylerFerretLord]

http/www.aquarticles.com/articles/manage...aria_Worms.html

I guess I was wrong about them being harmless. o.o

Strange, the common pests article says they are.

 

[WILDER]

If the tank is infested with them no there not harmless.
But never hear horror stories so wouldn't worry.
Just a good vac is all it usually takes to get rid of them.
But ammonia reading won't help.

 

[SJ2K]

Thanks everyone, will try to get it sorted pronto