Nightmare fuel or good to have?

[btmedic04]

So I peeked into my tank tonight with the flashlight to check on some new LPS corals I've added to my aquarium when I notice quite a few of these very large sea bugs. They range in size from 2-4mm approximately, quickly change direction by curling in on itself like a potato bug, are quick and tan in color. I tried my best at snapping some pics but can take video if required. Are these good to have or not? I've never seen pods as big as these guys

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

They are Amphipods. Good cuc

 

[btmedic04]

They are Amphipods. Good cuc

Awesome, thanks! I either didnt have amphipods or never saw them in my previous tank. These things are huge compared to the little white copepods that live on the glass

 

[reef lover]

+1

 

[Sir Chris]

Looks like tiger pods or the likes and are among the best foods.

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

Awesome, thanks! I either didnt have amphipods or never saw them in my previous tank. These things are huge compared to the little white copepods that live on the glass

Yea, they definitely have some size to them compared to copepods. You're welcome

 

[OriginalUserName]

Awesome, thanks! I either didnt have amphipods or never saw them in my previous tank. These things are huge compared to the little white copepods that live on the glass

They can be startling the first time you find them.

 

[btmedic04]

Thanks everyone! Yeah, some of them were pushing close to 1cm in length. I guess it means I can start shopping for a wrasse/ other option that's appropriate for a 20 gallon aquarium lol

 

[wattson]

Some pods are carnivors ,if your zoas close up and deteriorate from being irritated by pods or disappear ..you know why .
I'm on the side of the fence where some species of pods are bad..
Just my personal opinion from experience .

 

[btmedic04]

Some pods are carnivors ,if your zoas close up and deteriorate from being irritated by pods or disappear ..you know why .
I'm on the side of the fence where some species of pods are bad..
Just my personal opinion from experience .

My zoas have been growing like weeds but I will keep an eye out!

 

[corey butler]

Mandarin food!!

 

[btmedic04]

Mandarin food!!

I'd love one but I've read they need a large system/refugium to produce a sufficient supply of pods. Granted my glass looks like this... not bad for a 2 month old tank lol