Is this a copepod?

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A few of these hang out on the thermometer probe in my tank. I always thought pods were much smaller. Is this a pod of some sort?
 
I just saw a couple posts about the the predatory isopod...I’m paranoid now! ;Wideyed

Doesn’t look like a chiton on a google search. This had a hard shell and little black eyes.
 
Oh jeez. There’s more, I only pulled one out. Is it the one that attaches to the fish’s tongue??
 
This is what lionfish has for a good isopod. I think it looks more like this one. It did not have antennas. Am I safe?
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I'm pretty certain what you have is actually beneficial, lionfish lair confirms ID as so.

I remember finding this myself a long time ago and eye placement being key here
 

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