hitch hikers on my Reefcleaners Ulva algae

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  1. FuzzBall03

    FuzzBall03 Flamingo Tongue

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    First off, sorry for the lack of photos...
    I've tried every camera from my 12mp sli, to my phone.

    The things are tiny, i see them on the glass of my little 10 gallon tank. Comparable in size to a copepod.
    Very slender, and move(and look) like a worm or centipede one. Ranging from 1mm, to 2 or so in length

    Any ideas guys?

    Thank you in advanced
     
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  3. jakeh24

    jakeh24 Pajama Cardinal

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    sounds like an amphipod
     
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  4. FuzzBall03

    FuzzBall03 Flamingo Tongue

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    I've seen many an Amphipod so far... This might be a new one I have not seen? They seem far too thin in comparison to it's length to be a amphipod.
     
  5. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    do they have feathers on one end of them or something that looks like feathers?
     
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  6. FuzzBall03

    FuzzBall03 Flamingo Tongue

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    Sorry for the late reply. They are incredibly tiny, and I can't see any feathers or antennae for that matter.
     
  7. scootch1827

    scootch1827 Astrea Snail

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    Bristle worm. A very small one!
     
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  9. FuzzBall03

    FuzzBall03 Flamingo Tongue

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    Hmm, and they will stick to the glass? I suppose it could be.
    I wish I could get a photo of these guys, I'm sure that'd help.
     
  10. scootch1827

    scootch1827 Astrea Snail

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    Yeah the real little ones do. I see them all the time when my light turns on. They are no big deal. Maybe a little unpleasant to the eye but they are good for eating leftover food and waste!
     
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  11. FuzzBall03

    FuzzBall03 Flamingo Tongue

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    Well, that makes sense. I've got a feeling when I get my six line in there, I won't see them ever again. Lol

    Thanks for the help guys, I am comfortable in calling this a Bristle Worm.
     
  12. whippy

    whippy Sailfin Tang

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    Definitely amphipod. I have about a billion of them. It's funny, the bigger they get the more they look like rollie pollies or sand crabs. I have a few that are 1/4" in length.