Is this a pod?

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  1. Ballgame

    Ballgame Millepora

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    fell off my gsp. Never seen them before but know pods are good. Can someone confirm?
    Thanks.

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    Ballgame, Jan 27, 2015
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  2. mdbostwick

    mdbostwick Vlamingii Tang

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    Yes. I have millions in my tank, if they were doing damage i wouldn't have anything in there anymore.
     
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  3. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    JFYI We use the term "pod" very loosely.There are at least 1870 amphipod species and subspecies recorded from fresh or inland water not to mention copepods.
    Some are indeed predatory although I have never had any problems with the more common species.
     
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  4. Ballgame

    Ballgame Millepora

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    Well I'm a nOOb so everything is a pod to me until I learn more :)
    Thanks for info.
     
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  5. Ballgame

    Ballgame Millepora

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    Awesome. Sign of a healthy tank
     
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