Hitchhiker from my first coral

[lilming]

I just got my first coral at a lfs. Can anyone help identify what this is that came with it and if I keep it or not?

 

[zert11797]

When in doubt, get rid of it. I honestly have no idea what it is but it can't hurt to air on the side of caution.

 

[JGT]

I just got my first coral at a lfs. Can anyone help identify what this is that came with it and if I keep it or not?

Hard to see. Could be some sort of pod. Better pic in brighter light would help.

 

[lilming]

Hard to see. Could be some sort of pod. Better pic in brighter light would help.

It moves super fast and curled up when I moved it. Let’s see if this pic is better.

 

[JustAnotherReefer]

It looks like a amphipod.

 

[leighla wolf]

Looks like amphipod. They’re good cuc but I’ve noticed in past they can irritate some corals due to size.

 

[leighla wolf]

Looks like amphipod. They’re good cuc but I’ve noticed in past they can irritate some corals due to size.

Amphipoda - Wikipedia

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[lilming]

Thanks for the help everyone

 

[samnaz]

Gammarid amphipod

 

[JGT]

It moves super fast and curled up when I moved it. Let’s see if this pic is better.

Better pics. Just a pod, good guy. Will eat algae. Add him to tank.