pods galore

[got bait?]

I have a 12gal nano and a pods population explosion. Normaly you can see a few when the lights are on and obviously when lights have been off for a while. I came home tonight (lights were on) and there were pods all over the glass, I mean 50+. Never seen them like this before. I knew there are alot in the tank, but their usually not on the glass. This is a problem since my wife hates bugs and that's essentially what they are.
Do I need to get a fish? Here is what I have in the tank.
mushrooms 40+
ricordia 1
polyps 100+
snails 5
hermits 5
cleaner shrimp 1

 

[steve-s]

I would suggest your wife avoid the tank when that happens...

I mean no offense but a healthy population of pods is very beneficial for the tanks health and the other animals in it. Deprive the ecosystem of one part and the whole suffers...

Cheers
Steve

 

[jks1]

unless she is swimming in the tank i think she is safe, pods are good

 

[got bait?]

kinda what I thought. Is there a such thing as too many pods. should I get a fish to help with the pod population. I like not having to worry about my nitrates, not having fish and all.

 

[steve-s]

Is there a such thing as too many pods.

Not unless they are parasitic in all honesty though, the pods we are talking about are very beneficial.

should I get a fish to help with the pod population. I like not having to worry about my nitrates, not having fish and all.

You have no need for any fish so it comes down to do you want a fish. By your less than enthusiastic responses to one, I'd say not...

Cheers
Steve