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Hey found a couple little guys in the dipping solution after some new corals went in the tank. Curious what they are. Pic below.

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The top two are amphipods, not sure what the bottom one is.
 

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Bottom looks like harmless baby bristle worm
Agreed.

If you're not familiar with them, be careful around them, they can really get you (not my pics):
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Agreed.

If you're not familiar with them, be careful around them, they can really get you (not my pics):
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I am in this picture and I can feel the hurt.

They’re not TOO bad, more annoying than painful. I’ve definitely had times when I didn’t get stung when I touched them so I think it’s a release thing on their end and not just a passive defense. Could be wrong though.

These small ones won’t sting though. Way too small
 

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