Tiny White Bugs in Aquarium? How to Identify & Get Rid of Springtails
Have you noticed tiny white bugs jumping on your aquarium water surface or crawling on the lid? These are likely Springtails (also known as Snow Fleas). In this video, I explain exactly what they are, why they are in your fish tank, and most importantly—are they dangerous for your fish?
I share my two favorite "pro hacks" for getting rid of them using a common hair dryer and a spray bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide. I also discuss how to prevent them from spreading between tanks in your fishroom and why your fish might actually enjoy eating them!
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00:00 Are tiny white bugs dangerous for your fish?
01:00 What are Springtails (Snow Fleas)?
01:15 Why do they jump and how they survive
01:40 What do Springtails eat? (Algae, Mold, and Biofilm)
02:16 Why they won't infest your house
03:15 Hack #1: Using a Hair Dryer to kill bugs safely
04:14 Hack #2: Hydrogen Peroxide spray (Is it fish safe?)
05:30 The "Mold Warning": When eating bugs makes fish sick
06:13 How Springtails spread (Nets, arms, and new plants)
07:03 Where did they come from?
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