Night time critters ID please

[BMan]

I tried posting a video here but as you know it isn't an option without using YouTube. I posted it on Reef2Reef Facebook page. Can someone take a look and tell me what the video shows swimming around my flashlight while the lights are out ?

 

[AllSignsPointToFish]

It's hard to tell from the video. Could be small mysis shrimp or small Sphaeromatid isopods?

 

[Tahoe61]

They look like Mysis to me. While interesting I doubt they are harmful as are the other most likely suspects. :)

 

[BMan]

They look like Mysis to me. While interesting I doubt they are harmful as are the other most likely suspects. :)

What harm can they do?

 

[drdanielc]

They look lime copepods. If they are, they are normal and well desired in a tank

 

[Tahoe61]

What harm can they do?

They are not harmful. :-).

 

[AllSignsPointToFish]

Mysis are good fish food! :)

 

[BMan]

Nice....guess I need a fish that eats them. Any suggestions ?

 

[AllSignsPointToFish]

Most omnivorous and carnivorous fish will eat them ;)

 

[wkscott]

While you are looking at them...

 

[Lionfish Lair]

Niiiiiiice! I'm jealous.

 

[Maritimer]

Almost any fish that swims would appreciate stumbling onto a pod of those!

Clowns might be clumsy about catching them, but I'm sure they'd have fun trying. Fairy wrasses or anthias would make short work of 'em.

~Bruce