What this be?

CCx Chowder · Mar 4, 2023

What is this? Very tiny, and looks to be in a self made hole. Video isn’t to clear, but comes out fully a couple of times. Yes I do see the aiptasia.

CCx Chowder · Mar 4, 2023

CCx Chowder said:
What is this? Very tiny, and looks to be in a self made hole. Video isn’t to clear, but comes out fully a couple of times. Yes I do see the aiptasia.

mww00ds · Mar 4, 2023

Is it preying on the other pods in your tank? Not sure what it is but interested to find out

CCx Chowder · Mar 4, 2023

mww00ds said:
Is it preying on the other pods in your tank? Not sure what it is but interested to find out

Yes, I can’t tell 100% but it looks like it has something that lures then near the hole and it pops out. Fast as hell.

I never finish anythi · Mar 4, 2023

I wouldn't trust that thing .

CCx Chowder · Mar 5, 2023

I never finish anythi said:
I wouldn't trust that thing .

You think it could be a small mantis shrimp?

I never finish anythi · Mar 5, 2023

CCx Chowder said:
You think it could be a small mantis shrimp?

Looks more like some kind of worm to me . Try and get a better picture or video.

I never finish anythi · Mar 5, 2023

I'd personally get it out of the tank and Put it in the sump .

vetteguy53081 · Mar 5, 2023

CCx Chowder said:
What is this? Very tiny, and looks to be in a self made hole. Video isn’t to clear, but comes out fully a couple of times. Yes I do see the aiptasia.

While it looks like an amphipod, I believe this is a mysid shrimp and it will eat copepods.
Easiest removal is siphoning with 1/4" tube that has good suction