What are these ?

[Wingizzmo]

What are these I have a ton of them and use to see them when the lights were out but now there out with the lights on !

 

[Wingizzmo]

 

[Leadfooted]

A Mandarin would love your tank.

Looks like copepods to me but I can't confirm.

 

[Wingizzmo]

Thats what I thought just was not sure

 

[donnievaz]

Amphipods

 

[big blue]

Amphipods!!!

 

[big blue]

Amphipods

lol same time

 

[Jisko]

crickets !!!

 

[Wingizzmo]

Amphipods copapod what's the difference?

 

[Lionfish Lair]

They're a completely different critter. They are both crustaceans but differ in size, anatomy, behaviour, diet and have different ecological roles.