Brown bugs

[frank13]

Hi reefers so I was wondering if someone can help me determine what it is i have in my tank a few days ago I go to my tank and decided to point the flash at it with the lights off when doing so I noticed my rocks infested with little brown bugs not sure what they are and not sure if they are good or bad but can someone help please before it gets worse

 

[vetteguy53081]

Amphipods and related to copepods but much larger

 

[frank13]

Amphipods and related to copepods but much larger

Amphipods and related to copepods but much larger

Appreciate that information. Now are they a threat to the aquarium and how do I get rid of them ?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Appreciate that information. Now are they a threat to the aquarium and how do I get rid of them ?

A food source for fish and coral