Worms

reefbud · 07/27/2012, 08:45 AM

I noticed in my 3-month old tank that the rock in my Refug contains worm-looking critters with legs. They remind me of roaches in terms of how them scamper around that rock. These critters are pretty small (less than 1/4 inch in length).

Should I be concerned? If so, is there a fish I should keep in my Refug to manage these critters?

Sugar Magnolia · 07/27/2012, 08:57 AM

It's probably some kind of amphipod or maybe munnid isopods. Harmless detrivores.

sawcreatives · 07/27/2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sugar Magnolia

It's probably some kind of amphipod or maybe munnid isopods. Harmless detrivores.

I was thinking amphipod as well.

07/27/2012, 08:45 AM	#1
reefbud Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 117	Worms I noticed in my 3-month old tank that the rock in my Refug contains worm-looking critters with legs. They remind me of roaches in terms of how them scamper around that rock. These critters are pretty small (less than 1/4 inch in length). Should I be concerned? If so, is there a fish I should keep in my Refug to manage these critters?

07/27/2012, 08:57 AM	#2
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	It's probably some kind of amphipod or maybe munnid isopods. Harmless detrivores. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.