What the heck is this? Looks like a praying mantis

InspectorGadget · Nov 11, 2017

I was about to do a water change and shined a flashlight on the back of my skimmer. I notice this praying mantis looking creature lurking around. What is it?

ritter6788 · Nov 11, 2017

Amphipod. Good food for your tank.

KJ · Nov 11, 2017

Amphipod Gammarid.

InspectorGadget · Nov 11, 2017

Ok cool. I have seen a bunch of small ones but this one is large.

saltyfilmfolks · Nov 11, 2017

Tastes like shrimp.

TheEngineer · Nov 11, 2017

I've never heard it described that way, but you're totally right!

What the heck is this? Looks like a praying mantis

InspectorGadget

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ritter6788

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KJ

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saltyfilmfolks

Lights! Camera! Reef!

TheEngineer

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