Pod size?

[bubbaque]

Is it normal to have pods this size? I have tons of them this size down in the sump. They are probably 1/2" big, lol. You can see it's the about the size of my thumb nail and the pod isn't stretched out all the way.

 

[Brew12]

Is it normal to have pods this size? I have tons of them this size down in the sump. They are probably 1/2" big, lol. You can see it's the about the size of my thumb nail and the pod isn't stretched out all the way.

It would be very unusual to have one that large. Only thing is, I'm pretty sure that isn't a pod, at least not an amphipod or copepod. The picture isn't clear enough for me to offer an opinion into what it actually is.

 

[bubbaque]

I'll take a video

 

[Syntax1235]

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[KJ]

Munnid isopod.

 

[bubbaque]

Here is a video.

 

[KJ]

Here is a video.

Amphipod .

 

[bubbaque]

I know what it is. The one in the video is a little smaller than in the picture. I just thought it was unusual to get to that size, lol.

 

[Brew12]

Munnid isopod.

I think you nailed it!

 

[ciscomania]

wow that thing is creepy looking. so are they beneficial for the tank?

 

[bubbaque]

wow that thing is creepy looking. so are they beneficial for the tank?

Yes they eat detritus and left over fish food.