ID please

[Ernnie18]

Newbie here, ID please. Tank is 4 old months and i just catch this from my duncan. Thanks

 

[fishski13]

looks like typical copepods

 

[Ernnie18]

looks like typical copepods

Thanks for answering.

 

[shakacuz]

good guy! seems like an amphipod from the top angle

 

[Ernnie18]

good guy! seems like an amphipod from the top angle

I was scared, now i have peace

 

[vetteguy53081]

Newbie here, ID please. Tank is 4 old months and i just catch this from my duncan. Thanks

Too big to be a copepod or amphipod= Looks more like Munnid isopod which is a reef safe detrivore

 

[WheatToast]

Too big to be a copepod or amphipod= Looks more like Munnid isopod which is a reef safe detrivore

+1. Munnid isopods also have flat backs while amphipods have curved backs.

 

[Ernnie18]

Too big to be a copepod or amphipod= Looks more like Munnid isopod which is a reef safe detrivore

 

[Ernnie18]

Too big to be a copepod or amphipod= Looks more like Munnid isopod which is a reef safe detrivore

Will they feed of corals flesh, i know you just said it was reef safe but now im curious.

 

[WheatToast]

Will they feed of corals flesh, i know you just said it was reef safe but now im curious.

Not at all. They graze on algae and detritus.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Will they feed of corals flesh, i know you just said it was reef safe but now im curious.

Detritus and uneaten food

 

[ScubaShane]

+1- Munnid isopod.