What kind of night critters are these?

[ChinaReefer]

Hi reefers,

Newbie question however, we want to know what kind of critters are these? We all know when the lights go off we can find some interesting creatures. Tonight we noticed the strangest looking ones and they are so many! They look completely different from our copepods. These critters are mostly around our new carpet anemone which was added today.

Could anyone identify these critters for us, please. Here's a photo and a video. I hope you can see them clearly.

 

[exnisstech]

More people will be able to view the video if you post in on YouTube then paste the link here.

 

[damsels are not mean]

Hard to be sure without a microscope. There are lots of little bugs in the ocean. My best guess is ostracods.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

What are you referring to? Am I focusing on the sand? Rock? Glass?

Oh... if you have a video, load it to YouTube and share the link.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Interesting, never seen a pile of bugs like that!
Maybe @ISpeakForTheSeas can help?

 

[kevgib67]

I can’t see anything but my bet would be amphipods. Google it and see if it is a match. Good cuc.

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

Hard to be sure without a microscope. There are lots of little bugs in the ocean. My best guess is ostracods.

Interesting, never seen a pile of bugs like that!
Maybe @ISpeakForTheSeas can help?

Agreed with needing a microscope for this one, but ostracods would be my first thought too - I've also never seen a pile/swarm like this before though; it's pretty neat!