Hitchhiker ID

[DiverGirl82]

This little critter just came off a frag during a Bayer dip. Any ideas what it is...besides freaky?

 

[SandJ]

Looks like a parasitic isopod.

 

[dlynch8802]

Look up Isopod - Sphaeromatid

 

[Tahoe61]

Yeah I would have to agree. ^

 

[Wiz]

Definitely and isopod. Could be a Rollie pollie which are not dangerous.Better safe than sorry though

 

[Pfisherman]

That is an isopod that would have been deadly to your fish. Good kill!

 

[Wiz]

All isopods look alike. And as I said better safe than sorry. But, I love Rollie pollies And being that the rear end of this one looks rounded it very well could be one. For people who are not into the bugs I agree just kill it. But had it been a good one I would have loved it.

 

[DiverGirl82]

Wow, glad I dipped it. Thanks

 

[Lionfish Lair]

That's definitely a good guy. If you see more, leave them be.

 

[Salty1962]

If in doubt, throw him out

 

[Lionfish Lair]

Which would be true if there were doubt, but there is no doubt here.

I just don't want them going through any trouble or to worry about removing them, for in this case they do not have to.

 

[Pfisherman]

What Renee says goes I been using her ID page for years.

 

[Lionfish Lair]

Your check is in the mail, @Pfisherman .........

But seriously, may I say something though? I am in no way, shape or form an expert on these critters. That's why I've had them looked at by experts trained in the field. So, the page isn't correct because "Renee says so", but because "Renee had them checked by experts". I'm an expert at hounding others for help. I just don't want anyone to think I hold credentials that I do not.

You'll rarely see me say I have no doubt over an ID, as I'm a firm believer in "never say never"...... but on this I have no doubt.

 

[Wiz]

And this statement is exactly why we trust you! :-D

Your check is in the mail, @Pfisherman .........

But seriously, may I say something though? I am in no way, shape or form an expert on these critters. That's why I've had them looked at by experts trained in the field. So, the page isn't correct because "Renee says so", but because "Renee had them checked by experts". I'm an expert at hounding others for help. I just don't want anyone to think I hold credentials that I do not.

You'll rarely see me say I have no doubt over an ID, as I'm a firm believer in "never say never"...... but on this I have no doubt.

 

[Salty1962]

Point taken