What are these small white crustaceans

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Noticed the small guys on my reef glass i know there not pods or atheist ones im familiar with so im curious on what they are? 20260401_133723.jpg
 

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No, they attach their shell to a spot and they stay there.

They are often found in new tanks, and the numbers will likely increase, and then over time you should notice the numbers die down. At least thats how it always went for me
 
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No, they attach their shell to a spot and they stay there.

They are often found in new tanks, and the numbers will likely increase, and then over time you should notice the numbers die down. At least thats how it always went for me
Ok i dont think its them then since I see these guys moving around on the glass work and sand bed
 
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