Bug on coral HELP!!

[MarineEddy]

I Brought home a piece of pulsing xenia yesterday. This morning when I went to check on it I saw about three TINY white bugs on the rock that the Xenia came on. Does anybody know what they are and if they are safe or should I try and get rid of them and if I need to how?
Thanks in advance, Eddy

 

[redsea]

I don't know a lot about coral pests, so I am not sure on this one.

I suppose that there is a chance that the little bugs are copepods, since you described them as tiny. If this is the case, copepods are harmless and a great food source for living organisms in a reef tank!

However, there is also a chance that the bugs are a coral pest. I would keep a sharp eye on all of your corals, and make sure that no part of the coral is eaten.

 

[MarineEddy]

Ok thanks for the help, they could be Copepoda because you have to really look to see them

 

[redsea]

Ok thanks for the help, they could be Copepoda because you have to really look to see them

That may be the case then. I would also do a little bit of research on the internet just to make sure that it isn't a coral pest. From your description it does sound like copepods though, so that is great!

 

[MarineEddy]

Ok thanks for all the help

 

[melosu58]

You Can't Tell Your "Pods" Without A Program by Ronald L. Shimek, Ph.D. - Reefkeeping.com

You`ll probably see them on this link.

 

[redsea]

Ok thanks for all the help

No problem, if you have any other questions/comments/concerns, I will be happy to help!