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Old 05-31-2001, 08:42 AM   #1
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Question what is it?

This is my first post on the bulliten so bare with me. I noticed some kind of shrimp looking creatures in my sump when I was changing out my charcoal bag. They were in the charcoal bag too. They're about 2 to 5 mm long. I hope some can tell me what they are, and how they got there, and how come were'nt there before? thanks
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Old 05-31-2001, 08:48 AM   #2
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Welcome on-board.

Sounds like some sort of 'pod. I wouldn't worry about them, most usually are part of a well functioning eco system.

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Old 05-31-2001, 09:12 PM   #3
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Hi tomt, welcome to Reefland! [img]/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img]

Those are amphipods, otherwise known as snack food for your fishies and many of your inverts. Check this site: http://www.mov.vic.gov.au/crust/amphigal.html

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Old 05-31-2001, 09:19 PM   #4
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Thanks for the replys! I glad to know that I can come to this bulliten board and get help from some good knowledgable people! thanks again. I'm have'nt had any tank deaths or any other problems just good things so thanks for the input.
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