Hoping it is a copepod Nepaulii

[Bruce7]

Please help me identify this nepaulii. I hope this is a copepod nepaulii. The video is at 650 x. The video is more recognizable near the end.

 

[Dan_P]

Please help me identify this nepaulii. I hope this is a copepod nepaulii. The video is at 650 x. The video is more recognizable near the end.

Doesn’t play on my stupid iPad

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

Please help me identify this nepaulii. I hope this is a copepod nepaulii. The video is at 650 x. The video is more recognizable near the end.

Most likely a hypotrich ciliate like a Euplotes species or similar - harmless.

 

[Bruce7]

Most likely a hypotrich ciliate like a Euplotes species or similar - harmless.

Thanks for your response. Will clown fry eat this ciliate as a first food, or is it too small and not enough nutrients. Thanks.

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

Thanks for your response. Will clown fry eat this ciliate as a first food, or is it too small and not enough nutrients. Thanks.

It's probably the right size, but I don't know if it's nutritious enough for the fry to survive on.

 

[Bruce7]

It's probably the right size, but I don't know if it's nutritious enough for the fry to survive on.

You have been very helpful!