so i have noticed a little thing that is not a copepod.

got one of these little buggers romping around. Do you think it can soon become harmful?. will it eventually die off? or should i get rid of it?

have you noticed that thing molt or shed? because i just got that sinking feeling when i saw it. the other day i noticed something that looked vary similar floating all around the tank.

You sure its not an amphipod?

If its whats in the picture its just an amphipod and its nothing to worry about.

Just saw a shell today myself of the same thing

good, sounds like i shouldn't think twice about it.

yea. hopefully i can get a better look tomorrow. but im fairly certain its whats in the picture. so i can only assume its harmless for now thanks for the info friends

It could have also been a Tanaidacea. Google images of those, I was cycling a new tank and saw one in the sand, the way their claws are shaped, they look exactly like a mantis.