Why are there white balls in my fish tank?

If you notice the white dots are inside what appears like a transparent shell, you most likely have snail eggs. The eggs stick to your glass like glue, and you’ll likely need a razor blade to remove them. Your fish will help out by eating the eggs.

What do snail eggs look like in fish tank?

They’re also semi-transparent and appear to have a jelly-like texture. If the eggs are fertilized and partially developed, you might see little flecks of black or brown. Snail eggs tend to darken over time as the tiny snail embryo inside grows. Unfertilized eggs, however, will maintain their appearance before souring.

Why are there small white balls in my Aquarium?

There is a chance that a tiny snail hitched a ride in on one of your plants and laid eggs, but snail eggs tend to be in clusters, unlike the ones in your tank. Also, you should really look into steadying your pH and getting your nitrates down. The best way to keep these at the right level is to keep your tank clean.

Why are there tiny white specks in my fish tank?

Removing them entirely is impossible, but you can regularly remove them by laying a piece of lettuce at the top of your tank for a few hours and then taking it out. The snails will cling to the lettuce. Hydra are pests that you don’t want living in your tank. They’re unfriendly little creatures, preying on tiny fish, fry and small shrimp.

What are small white balls on gravel and plants?

The latest problem I have discovered are these tiny white balls about 1mm on gravel and plants. There are too many too count and I had some stuck on my tank cleaner and when I inspected them they were hard to touch and quite hard to scratch off. I’ll tell you a bit about the tank in the hope someone can help me out!

What kind of fish have white spots on them?

I have a 130 litre tank with one fantail goldfish, one blackmoor and until recently I had 5 barbs and 4 platys. About a month ago i saww the little platy had white spots all over and so quarantined it in a smaller tank (im aware this isnt really necessary as the ich is also in the main tank) and treated both with a medicine from the pet store.