Critter ID help

[JoubbieReefer]

These guys tagged along with the live rock. Any idea what they are and if they are friendly or harmful?

 

[SnappyShrimp]

Looks like an amphipod to me, friendly detritus eater and snack for fish

 

[Baldyreef]

I agree with @SnappyShrimp definetly amphipods, helpful cleaners/food and a good sign of a healthy reef tank

 

[JoubbieReefer]

Awesome thanks. Newly cycled tank with some snails that came along for the ride too. Great to see all this life.

 

[Baldyreef]

gotta love free CUC lol

 

[Baldyreef]

what kind of coral and or fish do you plan on stocking?

 

[JoubbieReefer]

what kind of coral and or fish do you plan on stocking?

Coral is a little intimidating at the moment. Gonna start with zoas and mushrooms and see how it goes.

I have two clowns and a cleanup crew in. Eventually I’m thinking these fish:

Ocellaris Clownfish ×2 (In)

Royal Gramma

Tailspot Blenny

Yellow Watchman Goby

Firefish

Midas Blenny

Pink-Streaked Wrasse

Flasher Wrasse

Mandarin Dragonet

 

[Baldyreef]

what kind of coral and or fish do you plan on stocking?

Coral is a little intimidating at the moment. Gonna start with zoas and mushrooms and see how it goes.

I have two clowns and a cleanup crew in. Eventually I’m thinking these fish:

Ocellaris Clownfish ×2 (In)

Royal Gramma

Tailspot Blenny

Yellow Watchman Goby

Firefish

Midas Blenny

Pink-Streaked Wrasse

Flasher Wrasse

Mandarin Dragonet

Nice zoas are great introduction point, you’ll love the tail spot blend of you get it, they’re so full of personality