copeopods?

I am beginning to notice different copeopods all through my tank. When they run through my zoos the zoos close up in the trail they take. What I was wondering are the copeopods beneficial ao detrimental? I have many different kinds, from what look like little shrimp to tiny white guys crawling on my glass. I have even seen a catapillar looking thing that was about 2 1/2-3 inches long. I am new to the game, so mabe someone could help?

Thanks,

Robert

the pods also rule in my tank. i think they only slightly irritate the zoanthids. i haven't read anything about long term damage caused by running over the skirts.

they're good for your tank... they are a food source for your fish and corals.

some of them do look really creepy, but they'll eventually be eaten or venture too near a hungry coral...

The zoos are closing up because the feeding response is being triggered by the pods touching the tentacles. Slow pod is dinner.

the very small ones = copepods

the larger ones = amphipods

and the caterpillar = probably a bristle worm

all are benificial.