Refugium newb inhabitant questions!

I've understood to basically let the fuge look like a swampy type mess. I've been seeing some strange looking things in there to be sure. Yesterday I saw what looked like a small crustacean with a hunched back. I think/thought I've seen a pic of such a creature like a sand flea or something. Also, while I had the flashlight on I saw a fast moving what appeared to be a snail or slug something other on the back glass... I know pics are appreciated, but there was no way I could get one of the snail/slug looking thing. If the crustacean thing comes to the front glass again I'm sure i could get a pic of it.

Also, there's very small cylindrical looking little animals w/antennae. I know what copepods look like so I know that's not what they are.

There should be a Fuge creature ID guide!

 

While there's not exactly a Fuge Creature ID section, there is a photo section consisting of inverts, corals, fish, hitchhikers and more. If you check it out, I'm confident you'll find at least some of the creatures you're looking for.

 

Here's a link with every thing that could be in your new Refuguim... Because you have no pics.. You can play a match game here.. hahahah....


Link: LionfishLair.com - Library



Best of Luck....

 

Great link, Salsalito! I've seen several of those creepy-crawly things in my fuge, though I try not to look too hard!

 

I know when i started my Fuge.. omg i was so scared to put my hands in the tank cause all of the Unknown... but now am a lil more expereanced...


Once again ..

Best of Luck....

 

slug is probably a stometella. Hunchback is probably an amphipod. Round looking thing is probably an isopod. My guesses based off of description.

 

Wow! Thanks salsalito! amphipod and stomatella for sure...will have to look again at the small guys...but i'm bettin' they're the isopods. Will need to put my glasses on!

 

Awesome..!! Glad i could help....


Best of luck...