What is this small red critter?

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Can anyone ID this small critter for me?
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The critter was visible to the naked eye as a very very small, fast moving (considering it's size), red dot on a suction cup.
I saw around 8 on the suction cup. It was holding a temperature probe in the sump area of an AIO tank. I haven't noticed any on the glass.
Thanks!


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Can anyone ID this small critter for me?
This picture is under 100x magnification.
The critter was visible to the naked eye as a very very small, fast moving (considering it's size), red dot on a suction cup.
I saw around 8 on the suction cup. It was holding a temperature probe in the sump area of an AIO tank. I haven't noticed any on the glass.
Thanks!


1690407837366.jpeg
Great picture. Sorry no ID. I can’t tell if it is an adult or immature form. Looks like it has only one eyespot.
 

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Can anyone ID this small critter for me?
This picture is under 100x magnification.
The critter was visible to the naked eye as a very very small, fast moving (considering it's size), red dot on a suction cup.
I saw around 8 on the suction cup. It was holding a temperature probe in the sump area of an AIO tank. I haven't noticed any on the glass.
Thanks!


1690407837366.jpeg
Its an isopod and I would try to siphon with a small tube and capture as there are some that are good and some that are parasitic. For me, not worth the curiosity
 

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