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[Miemaes]

I’ve been noticing these little critters that look like a mix between a shrimp and a centipede. Does anyone know what these are? They are hiding underneath coral which worries me.

 

[PeterEde]

possibly a pistol shrimp
I have a few. I'd leave it in

 

[AydenLincoln]

I would say amphipods which are good guys!

 

[Miemaes]

possibly a pistol shrimp
I have a few. I'd leave it in

I have quite a few in my tank. I feel their population is booming

 

[Miemaes]

I would say amphipods which are good guys!

That looks like a match from what I’ve found online I’m relieved

 

[PeterEde]

Ayden has a good idea. I didnt think to ask how big it is?
If an inch I'd say pistol. If 1/8 then amphipod

 

[kevgib67]

Good hitchhikers, I had to buy them for my tank!

 

[Kasrift]

I would say amphipods which are good guys!

Spot on, amphipods. Good guys, detritus and algae eaters, and free fish food.

 

[JohnNYC8]

That looks like a match from what I’ve found online I’m relieved

They're good critters to have. I freaked out because I saw one eating my Zoas but it was eating dead tissue. They'll clean up dead tissue but wont harm healthy coral.

 

[JTP424]

Amphipods! Good cleaners and good food for meat eaters!

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

They're good critters to have. I freaked out because I saw one eating my Zoas but it was eating dead tissue. They'll clean up dead tissue but wont harm healthy coral.

Some amphipods DO eat coral, particularly zoas...

 

[JohnNYC8]

Some amphipods DO eat coral, particularly zoas...

Isn't that a specific type of amphipod not often found in our tanks?

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Isn't that a specific type of amphipod not often found in our tanks?

Not necessarily.
One of many threads on the subject...

Thread 'Amphipods Eating Coral' https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/amphipods-eating-coral.927189/

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

And another
Thread 'Dang amphipods eating my frags!!!' https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/dang-amphipods-eating-my-frags.79912/