What the heck is this? Looks like a praying mantis

[InspectorGadget]

I was about to do a water change and shined a flashlight on the back of my skimmer. I notice this praying mantis looking creature lurking around. What is it?

 

[ritter6788]

Amphipod. Good food for your tank.

 

[KJ]

Amphipod Gammarid.

 

[InspectorGadget]

Ok cool. I have seen a bunch of small ones but this one is large.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Tastes like shrimp.

 

[TheEngineer]

I've never heard it described that way, but you're totally right!