What is this bug?(I'm new to the hobby)

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jayd

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I have this bug in my tanks and I was wondering what it is and if I should be worried? Also what is this purple algae? How do I get rid of it?ImageUploadedByAquarium Advice1418403995.444784.jpg


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You're in for a rough time if you are gonna worry about all the bugs you're gonna see :)

That's an amphipod. Harmless scavenger that ends up as food for fish.

That algae looks like it might by Cyano. What are the parameters of your tank?
 
Haha I thought it was but I didn't want it do be dangerous toy fish or anything,
Parameters are ammonia 0, phosphate 0, nitrate 10mg/l, nitrite 0, salinity 1.02


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