Bugs!

leezard · #1 04-01-2009, 01:09 PM

So I found some new creepy crawlies in my tank today -- kind of like little shrimps, but not. Any ideas where I can go look to get an ID on them? (I've tried a few searches, but so far no luck).

Aquattro · #2 04-01-2009, 02:04 PM

Amphipods

hillegom · #3 04-01-2009, 03:03 PM

Here is a picture, scroll down
http://www.xtalworld.com/Aquarium/hitchfaq.htm

leezard · #4 04-01-2009, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Here is a picture, scroll down
http://www.xtalworld.com/Aquarium/hitchfaq.htm

Perfect! Thank you!

Everything I read on Ampiphods says they're microscopic, but the biggest of these was about 1.5 cm. Quite noticeable. But sure looks like the picture.

Do they really get that big?

That website is awesome for beginners! Thanks!

Snaz · #5 04-01-2009, 05:36 PM

Biggest I have seen is 1 cm but the antennae can be as long as their bodies. I love how these things move, very agile.

leezard · #6 04-01-2009, 05:46 PM

I guess that's what they are, then. Thank you!

We've also recently come across macroalgae, barnacles, and either a tube worm or spaghetti worm. We haven't seen a base, yet, but we have white wormy lines all over the live rock, but it doesn't move. Hopefully one day I can ID it!

I love finding new critters in the tank. It's neat.