Bugs

[Airphotog]

What are the critters in our reefs that resmble sand fleas? They get close to 1/4" -3/8" long and have a bit of curl to them. Some sort of pod I am assuming.

 

[estanoche]

are you talking about these kinda critters???

this is a basic isopod..

 

[crazyfish253]

Amphipod

 

[Airphotog]

This is what they sort of look like.

 

[Airphotog]

Yep it is an Amphipod. I have Aiptasia in some of my cured rock in the garage. There are tons of these so I am going to scoop as many as I can out before i do a freswater soak on the rock.

 

[riemannp]

Ocean Pods: FAQ has a nice discussion on the various types of amphipods and copepods we typically have in reef aquaria, inclluding to occassional blooms. Of course, the're many many resources out there, but I Dr. Rhodes description(s) simple to understand and very helpful.