tiny creatures

I turned off all circulation and let my water sit to feed coral.. Noticed tiny things swimming near the surface. The creatures are tan to redish in color and smaller then a brine shrimp egg. Under 10x glass i can't see much detail they appear roundish but are clearly swimming and bounceing near the surface. I skimmed some off and placed them in a shot glass and counted over 40. I'm gonna look for a stronger power lenses today.

Anyone have a clue?

 

copepods?

dont know if I spelled that right LOL

 

flatworms , Convolutriloba retrogemma

 

6 line or Velvet Nudibranch will eat them

 

Probably just copepods. Not a bad thing at all. Some people argue that they bother your corals, but I view it as a benefit to your fish.

 

Read your complete post it copepods

 

I'm guessing there is a possibility but my gut tells me that they aren't. They are fast swimmers, attracted to light but not rubble.

Was really glad to prove this one wrong. great guess based on discription. I have a Six line, and he would have devored the small patch i found near the surface.

I was thinking something spawned.. but not a fish. There is not a tail.

Thanks for the guesses when I know there is no pic i didn't expect any good responses and you gave me two already.

 

I have had a long day, so it may just be me and how am reading it but that sounds like a insult

 

He meant it as a compliment i think, saying that without pictures he didnt think he was going to get any good ID's, but so far he's already gotten two good ID's.

 

LOL naw he might be used to another cut rate forum but not this one we do good'er here ;D

on a side note a amphipod spawn might be another good choice

here are some pics:

amphipods - (Crustacea: Amphipoda)

copepods
copepod

flatworms
Melevsreef.com - Flatworms | How to eliminate them!

and yea there lightning quick and love flashlights at night.

ps I did spell it right