Any idea what this is? Good or bad?

[shark32]

I found this guy on my filter sock. I think he is some type of isopod, but I cannot find a match online. Any ideas?

 

[Josh]

Looks like an isopod to me.

 

[shark32]

Thanks Josh...
I think I've got him id'ed as a male Sphaeromatid isopod. Some say good and and some say bad....HMMMMMM...still trying to figure out if he goes back in the sump...

 

[jcohen9999]

lol...toss him, or no,t but do you really think there's only one?

 

[shark32]

Maybe...I just vacummed out my sump completely and just added a new ball of cheato yesterday...I saw something moving in it yesterday and thought is was just an amphipod....it was probably him...i hate to kill anything that hitchhikes in...they did not ask to come to me, but on the other hand I do not want them to cause harm to my fish...

 

[KathyC]

I would err on the side of caution and not only dispose of it, but make sure it is deceased before you toss it.

What if you are incorrect in the ID?
..and do remember fish are NOT the only thing they will bury into and eat from the inside out...they are quite capable of doing it to you as well...let's call that food for thought...:bigeyes:

 

[skene]

yes Kathy... cause I'm sure he sleeps with hands in the tank giving enough time for the isopod to dig into his skin without him knowing it.

:p

 

[shark32]

Thanks guys....I did give him the ceremonial flush....I did not want to take the chance...
Hope eveyone has a Happy Thanksgiving!!