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  1. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I was viewing my tank closely from the side earlier today and noticed a very small bug(it looks like a rolly-polly), deep in the substrate. It is white-ish to clear in color and is too small to see any noticeable eye-spots. I couldn't get a picture. I only saw one and when I went to get the camera, it was gone when I came back. Is this a bad critter?

    Please help. Thanks
     
    Seano Hermano, Apr 24, 2010
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  2. CoralQueen

    CoralQueen Feather Duster

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    well its kinda hard to tell without a picture... if you see it again try to take a shot of it!
     
    CoralQueen, Apr 24, 2010
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  3. banthonyb71

    banthonyb71 Millepora

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    more than likely a pod of some sort. a good thing not a bad thing.
     
    banthonyb71, Apr 24, 2010
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  4. elweshomayor

    elweshomayor Giant Squid

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    A snail without a shell? Perhaps? I've seen many snails in my tank who don't have a shell..

    If smaller then maybe a coepod? A nudibranch? Peanut worm? Slug?
     
    elweshomayor, Apr 24, 2010
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  5. NU-2reef

    NU-2reef Montipora Digitata

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    amphipod is what it sounds like to me
     
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  6. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    The roly-poly description would indicate an amphipod to me. Good thing to have. amphipod - Google Search
     
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  7. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    Agree with amphipod. Sounds like a what some ppl call scuddle shrimp.
     
    reefmonkey, Apr 24, 2010
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  8. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    Keep the camera close by your tank and be ready next time.
     
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  9. hydrologic

    hydrologic Feather Duster

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    +3 on amphipod
     
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  10. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Its not a slug. Less than a cm in length and it has legs.

    it looks like an amphipod to me. Not certain though.
     
    Seano Hermano, Apr 24, 2010
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