shrimp? id please.

[MarkoD]

Originally Posted by cale262

Scientific name: Americamysis bahia
Ecology: Mysids are small shrimp-like crustaceans found primarily in the Gulf of Mexico and the eastern coast of Florida. They commonly occur at salinities above 15-ppt and are found in greatest abundance at salinities near 30-ppt.

All the mysis I buy come from freshwater lakes

[Reef Puffer]

ya amphipod looks about right according to this http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphipod. thanx for your help guys. my next question is how safe are these things? the little ones r food ide say but what about the larger ones? what do they eat? my small fish? i guess i have some research ahead of me now dont i.... thanx again guys.