Anybody have any idea what this critter is

[corey butler]

Anybody have any idea what this critter is? It's about 4 times the size of a copepod. Seems to like acropora, but there are lots on my live rock. Thanks alot!

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[1WildBill]

Pics kinda fuzzy, can you get a better pic?

 

[Justfebreezeit]

I can't tell what you are taking a picture of. Anyway to clear it up, or at least circle what you are trying to show us?

 

[DSC reef]

Could be an amphipod but no way to tell until a clearer pic.

 

[eggplantparrot]

Maybe that orangy colored thing mid-top? Kinda looks like an amphipod

 

[corey butler]

Sorry, I circled them. This is the epoxy at the bottom of a green slimer that isn't doing too hot. Bugs have an orange brown hue to them.

 

[corey butler]

Here's a better pic. Thanks

 

[Evan28395950]

Looks like an amphipod to me

 

[Justfebreezeit]

Still hard to tell but I'd agree with above, google amphipod and see if that looks familiar

 

[corey butler]

Do you know if it's something to worry about with acros?

 

[cracker]

Hello Cory, I assume Your a new member? Welcome to R2R . You will like it here. The critters look like pods to me . One even looks like a tiny translucent shrimp .
Last pic to the left ?

 

[corey butler]

I really appreciate all the help. This website is the best for any questions.

 

[Maritimer]

Corey, take a moment to look up "munnid isopod", and see if that looks like what you're seeing in your tank.

Munnids (like amphipods!) are great little cleaner-uppers, and preferred snacks for many varieties of fish.

~Bruce

 

[corey butler]

I think that's it!! Bruce, you are a genius. Thank you!

Corey, take a moment to look up "munnid isopod", and see if that looks like what you're seeing in your tank.

Munnids (like amphipods!) are great little cleaner-uppers, and preferred snacks for many varieties of fish.

~Bruce