mrsurfermike2001 Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Like the subject says I need help identifying this critter. There is probably about five of these in my tank and all are about 3/4 of a cm long. They eat the left over food that falls to the bottom when I feed my damsels, thats the only time I see them. Any other information about them good or bad would be greatly appreciated. The pictures are extremely zoomed because of their small size. Sorry if they are not the best. Thanks in advance. Link to comment
cerickson Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Looks like a copepod to me... i think thats how you spell it.. a rather large one too.. they can get somewhat big.. they are beneficial and the more the merrier Link to comment
mrsurfermike2001 Posted March 28, 2004 Author Share Posted March 28, 2004 Here is another. Link to comment
sdbeazley Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 I think they are called gregarious shrimp (sp?)or otherwise known as isopods I have alot too. Link to comment
Looselyhuman Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Originally posted by sdbeazley I think they are called gregarious shrimp (sp?)or otherwise known as isopods I have alot too. Uhh... Gammarus shrimp, a type of Amphipod. Link to comment
rapier0 Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Amphipod comon name fish food! Link to comment
cerickson Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Yea amphipod.. thats what I meant, lol I knew it was some type of pod.. I have tons too, but those are big guys. Link to comment
sdbeazley Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Yeah now I feel stupid I cant remember or spell worth a crap. Link to comment
Looselyhuman Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Originally posted by sdbeazley Yeah now I feel stupid I cant remember or spell worth a crap. Sorry about that. I'm an inveterate know-it-all. Link to comment
mrsurfermike2001 Posted March 29, 2004 Author Share Posted March 29, 2004 thanks everyone. im so relieved that im not having to worry about removing them. Link to comment
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