What are these things??

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  1. kutsujutc

    kutsujutc Spaghetti Worm

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    Story: I bought a 14g biocube from someone and it had a bunch of stock in the tank but only a couple invert's. It had a fire shrimp, 2 very large snails, and 1 hermit crab. Well after cleaning the tank and looking at it today, I found this

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    What are these?? Snails?
     
    kutsujutc, Dec 1, 2011
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  2. chelonianraces

    chelonianraces Flamingo Tongue

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    Large amphipods?
     
    chelonianraces, Dec 1, 2011
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  3. kutsujutc

    kutsujutc Spaghetti Worm

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    You could be right after just googling them. They seem to be multiplying quick to!
     
    kutsujutc, Dec 1, 2011
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  4. Reef-a-holic

    Reef-a-holic 3reef Sponsor

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    Yup...those be pods...virtually every tank has them...there are many different sizes and varieties. Perfectly harmless...and good live food for many types of fish.
     
    Reef-a-holic, Dec 1, 2011
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  5. Coastie Reefer

    Coastie Reefer Millepora

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    Yeppers, nice size pods. They even molt so if you see a few floating around in the water no biggie, they're just growing.
     
    Coastie Reefer, Dec 1, 2011
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  6. kutsujutc

    kutsujutc Spaghetti Worm

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    Awsome stuff and thanks for info guys!
     
    kutsujutc, Dec 1, 2011
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