[Tn23]

So I was doing a water change earlier today and noticed that on the surface of my water... there are these black things... they jump around and keep jumping all over the place.... Fleas?

Anyone know what the causes them and how I can get rid of them? Thanks!!

 

[kelly528]

Do you know for a FACT that they were actual fleas (like the ones on your dog)? It seems unlikely that they would want to chill on your aquarium. Also, do you have any floating plants? I got some salvinia from a pond that had aphids on it but they never escaped and slowly died off of their own accord.

I only ask because if you have actual fleas that bite you you've got a huge problem , as they are very hard to get rid of and will probably require a call to the exterminator.

 

[NewGuy]

Not fleas. Springtails. Fish food....If you have floating plants they are hard to get rid of. More surface movement makes life hard for them.

 

[Mferko]

get an archer fish so he can use them for target practise.

 

[Tn23]

^ okay I'll go get one

 

[tang daddy]

Thomas I dont think you have fleas like others have said probally aphids, they should die off on their own otherwise get a net and scoop them all out....

 

[eternity302]

Or just borrow the archer fish at Rogers Aquatics.. definitely no escape with those giants!

 

[O.C.D Fishies]

I had little black jumping things before in my tank too. I heard they were harmless so i didn't mind to much. If you look real close you will probably find all kinds of bugs in your tanks.