About Christy Expertise I can answer some questions regarding freshwater fish ranging from their care to diagnosing common diseases or problems with the fish. I can also answer questions regarding the care and maintenance of an aquarium. I haven't had much luck with live plants, so can't help in that area very much. Not real good with explaining salt water or brackish set ups too well either. Also regarding goldfish, I have some comets, and have a little experience with them but mostly just general info on them. I AM NOT THAT FAMILIAR WITH ANY OF THE FANCY VARIETIES OF GOLDFISH. YOU MIGHT BE BETTER DIRECTING THOSE QUERIES TO AN EXPERT MORE FAMILIAR WITH THEM. If I can't answer or don't know something, I'll let you know, so don't be upset if I reject your question, I'll always explain why. I would just rather not answer then give an answer I'm not confident about.
Experience All personal, first hand, general fishkeeping experience. I've had fresh water aquariums now for about 7 years. I've had tropical/community fish tanks, African cichlids, South American cichlids, brackish water puffer fish, and a lot of other varieties in between.
Education/Credentials None, all personal experience
Question hi,i have white mollies,platys and guppies in a 20 gallon tank,but now i am noticing pin head sized grey bugs on artificial plants,2 days ago my mollies and platys had babies,i am worried please help.
Answer Hi Farah
It's hard to say exactly what they are from you're description. Plus, they're so small, I know they won't photograph, and are probably hard to see to get a good description of. My guess from what you've described, is they're daphnia or cyclops. Both are generally harmless to the fish, and great food for them. They also could be baby snails you're seeing. There's not a whole lot of info on aquarium "critters", but here's some links I do have saved:
I would say, whatever they are exactly, you most likely don't need to worry about them harming the fish. Usually if something you see in the tank is parasitic to fish, it's attached on the fish already.
