so i turned on my tank light this morning and found this little guy moving on the gravel.it has a clear body with some light black stripes and beady eyes,it also appears to have some sort of tail.anyone give me an idea -i tried googling but cant quite come up with a match. thanks
not sure if worm/shrimp or something else
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Becky
Reefing newb
Hmmm I'm not sure, it looks a little similar to the worm identified only as 'scary worm' in this guide:
http://www.extreme-aquatics.com/707/saltwater/how-to-indentify-worms-in-your-reef-aquarium/
http://www.extreme-aquatics.com/707/saltwater/how-to-indentify-worms-in-your-reef-aquarium/
Oh boy LOL....
Becky
Reefing newb
I see what you mean, the tail is quite shrimp-like. Hmm, no idea I'm afraid! Hopefully someone here will know more. Have you spotted any harmful behaviour from it?
no harmful behavior that i know of. havent seen the little guy since. i guess hes nocturnal
http://www.aphotomarine.com/isopoda_anthura_gracilis.html
I think i found out the mystery creature-looks like a form of isopod Anthura
I think i found out the mystery creature-looks like a form of isopod Anthura
Becky
Reefing newb
Great find! :thumbsup:
