What kind of bug is this?

[jag8511]

I have recently been seeing alot of bugs like this show up in my tank. Mostly when the lights are off I can see them. Some bigger than others. What is it? Should I be worried? If so, how would I go about keeping them under control? Thanks!

 

[takayan]

It looks a kind of amphipod

 

[erky]

pod of some sort

 

[reef lover]

Yup perfectly good!

 

[Neo Jeo]

Great stuff! Grab it and give it to a nem! lol or fry it up in some butter ;)

 

[AdamNC]

It’s these guys little cousin.

 

[cracker]

I bet one that big could bite Ya good.

 

[Neo Jeo]

I bet one that big could bite Ya good.

Lol they look Alien

 

[Coronus]

It’s these guys little cousin.

Holy cow!!!!

 

[AdamNC]

Oh they get bigger.

 

[jag8511]

Thanks for the replies all! Glad it isn't anything bad.

 

[tastyfish]

As above, it's an amphipod. Good fish food. :)

 

[tastyfish]

Thanks for the replies all! Glad it isn't anything bad.

Well.... http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-...atures-identified-by-musuems-victoria/8782634

lol