Shrimp looking critters in my sump

[Redskin]

Changing filter socks today and this is the first time I noticed these guys. Anybody have a positive ID? Good or bad. I never added them, and have dipped all my corals. Don’t have QT ability at the moment. 6 mo old tank 2 clowns, 5 chromis and a yellow wrasse. A few softies and torches, all seem to be doing well. Parameters all good.

 

[Redskin]

 

[Sharkbait19]

Can you post pictures? Video won’t play on my end.
Look up amphipod - I’d bet that’s what you’re seeing. If so, they are good guys that act as great detritus cleanup and great fish food!

 

[javisaman]

Just amphipods

 

[Redskin]

Just amphipods

Thanks for the quick response, not sure where they came from. Just surprised to find that many in there.

 

[Redskin]

They look like little shrimp of some type

 

[Sharkbait19]

Definitely an amphipod!
They come in on rock, sand, and coral.

 

[Lavey29]

Amphipod, I have them also

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Yup to pods, a good sign of a proper running tank.

 

[Redskin]

Yep, amphipods. It just surprised me to see them in there. I never added them, somehow they found their way. I’ll let them do their thing

 

[Rmckoy]

They look like little shrimp of some type

Pods .
great to have
When changing filter socks or floss . I always add the pods to the display tank . A feast for all fish .