PLease ID this bug.

[Cherub]

I have a crap ton of these "pods" in my frag tank. Everything is closing up! I have no idea where they came from nor do I know if they're good or bad but they are all over my frags and not letting them open. Sorry for the bad pic. Best I could do with my lens.

 

[dnov99]

They look like juvenile amphipods. They are not bad, but they can become a nuisance in large numbers like you have. A melanarus wrasse or other type would make quick order of them.

 

[Cherub]

ok thanks. they had so many legs i wasnt sure what the heck lol

 

[Cherub]

anyone else? Lost some hornets and I cant stick a wrasse in a frag tank. it will just jump out

 

[mainereefer]

they are pods get a scooter bleny ot a mandarin they will eat all of them

 

[ritter6788]

Just looks like Copepods to me. Do you have any fish in the tank? My tanks usually do that after cycling but before adding any fish. Even a damsel will help keep them in check.

 

[Cherub]

scooter sounds like a great idea! thanks!