Weird large bugs

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  1. packerfreak25

    packerfreak25 Bristle Worm

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    saw these when i mixed up the sand bed. they are everywhere in the sand bed but there base is behind the snail shell shown. r they amphipods, copepods, isopods:confused:
     

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    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Looks like amphipods...
     
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    Amphipods
     
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    packerfreak25 Bristle Worm

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    thats weird because i have a blue mandarin and a cryptic wrasse and the tank is only a 29
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Amphipods are larger than they can readily eat.
     
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  6. NanoMano

    NanoMano Gigas Clam

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    I dont know about that, mys scooter blenny eats them and hes a tiny little thing
     
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  7. rsjakp

    rsjakp Bristle Worm

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    They are Gammaridean Amphipods. I have a ton of them, hoping my new wrasse will like them, but they are beneficial
     
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