Yellow Bugs in Filter Hood

[John S]

Wasn't sure where to post this so sorry if it's in the wrong section.

Anyway, a friend of mine has some tiny yellow bugs (1 to 2mm) in the hood of her tank. Any ideas on what they are and how to get rid of them? She has tried washing the hood but they still come back.

 

[three-fingers]

They are harmless springtails, they feed off algae and waste fish food on the waters edge/tank hood/floating plants and wont move away from this humid environment.

If theres not much food for them to eat, then there will be less of them and they wont be very noticeable. So repeat cleanings of the hood and any items around the surface of the water will help.

Its not worth trying to get rid of them though as like I say, they are totally harmless, and aren't noticeable unless you look for them really. Free fish food .

 

[John S]

Thanks for the reply. I will feed this back to her.