buggy glass

[ontheedged]

I started my tank about a week ago and now I've noticed that there are tiny white (bugs) things on the glass of my tank. Is this ok? Do they say? What ar they?
Thanks

[Gobydude777]

Those are most likely coepods. They are a natural food source for your tanks inhabitants and are the sign of a healthy tank.

[ontheedged]

Thanks alot. Nice to hear about good signs!!!!

[elliottsa]

Wow -- thats a great sign for a tank only a week old.

[Misfit6669]

I don't think all copepods are good, I would agree that chances are they are good for your tank but some are parasitic.
Here is a good article to start with.
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-10/rs/
Brian