Cromulent
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Greetings. My first post.
I hope the experts here can help identify this creature. Video attached. Very small, fast moving with long antennae. I am hoping it is Munnid Isopod.
Corals were all dipped but not QT. We spotted a few dead bristle worms, brine shrimp, and one brittle star in dip process. We have fed frozen mysis shrimp but assume they didn't ressurect, nor are they popcorn shrimp babies. Possible LFS feeding hitchhikers, even though dipped?
Tank Fluval 13.5 gal, 4 months old. Battery backup (just in case) and inkbird temp controller (heat and fan +/- 1 degree F)
Nitrate 7
Nitrite 0
Phosphate 0
Salinity 34.5 ppt
Calcium 470 (just started testing, will gradually lower)
CUC - 2 bumble bee, 2 turbo, 1 popcorn shrimp
Corals - zoas, paly, mushrooms, ricordia, hammer, xenia
Two clowns added after 3 months, lasted 1 week and died within 1 day with white specks on body (very sad). Will fallow for 70-80 days in case it was ick, or velvet. LFS said they had several customers describe similar situation, so presume LFS origin.
Experience 30 years casual freshwater, a few years with 120gal cichlids, and totally new to saltwater.
Spend several hours per day in front of tank, and reading and learning which has been mesmerizing. Understand the patience, patience mantra.
I have appreciated reading this site extensively, and now need specific help.
Thanks,
Crom.
I hope the experts here can help identify this creature. Video attached. Very small, fast moving with long antennae. I am hoping it is Munnid Isopod.
Corals were all dipped but not QT. We spotted a few dead bristle worms, brine shrimp, and one brittle star in dip process. We have fed frozen mysis shrimp but assume they didn't ressurect, nor are they popcorn shrimp babies. Possible LFS feeding hitchhikers, even though dipped?
Tank Fluval 13.5 gal, 4 months old. Battery backup (just in case) and inkbird temp controller (heat and fan +/- 1 degree F)
Nitrate 7
Nitrite 0
Phosphate 0
Salinity 34.5 ppt
Calcium 470 (just started testing, will gradually lower)
CUC - 2 bumble bee, 2 turbo, 1 popcorn shrimp
Corals - zoas, paly, mushrooms, ricordia, hammer, xenia
Two clowns added after 3 months, lasted 1 week and died within 1 day with white specks on body (very sad). Will fallow for 70-80 days in case it was ick, or velvet. LFS said they had several customers describe similar situation, so presume LFS origin.
Experience 30 years casual freshwater, a few years with 120gal cichlids, and totally new to saltwater.
Spend several hours per day in front of tank, and reading and learning which has been mesmerizing. Understand the patience, patience mantra.
I have appreciated reading this site extensively, and now need specific help.
Thanks,
Crom.
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. Does the tank have a lot of these? I am surprised they aren't hiding when your lights are on. My tank has loads of them at night crawling everywhere. Happy reefing!
