not sure if worm/shrimp or something else

[LaLa]

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

 

[Becky]

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/

 

[LaLa]

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/

Oh boy LOL....

 

[LaLa]

Heres another picture of his tail like thingy

 

[Becky]

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?

 

[LaLa]

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

 

[LaLa]

http://www.aphotomarine.com/isopoda_anthura_gracilis.html

I think i found out the mystery creature-looks like a form of isopod Anthura

 

[Becky]

Great find! :thumbsup: