I have never look at the tank when the light turns on, tonight I was right next to the tank when the light was on, then I noticed there are tons of amphipods all around in the tank, most of them are on the rock, they moved super fast, first I didnt know what they are, after searching on MR. I am 90% sure they are the amphipod, why ppl say they are good for the tank? I just hate how they look like, now I dont feel like putting my hands into the water... lol
Amphipod makes me sick...
- Thread starter nycfish
- Start date
I have one for you, remember the scene from King Kong, where they fall into the pit and the insects start to eat them. Imagine a large amphipod coming after you................. sorry just scared myself and had to go to the restroom, :lol2::biglaugh::lol_large
- Location
- Sound Beach,LI
If you really stare at your tank at nite with a lil flashlight, your gonna see a bunch of little creatures in there that will scare you lol Thats nature for ya
Amphipods are the least of your worries...
WHAT THE CRAP IS THAT ??????? now that is scary...
- Location
- Sound Beach,LI
+! That thing is crazy looking!! Is it an isopod?
ummm...guys, you are not helping here unless you want to see this reefer posting their tank for sale!
NYCFISH - yes, amphipods & copepods are good for your tank and they won't bother with you. They are more afraid of you that you are of them.
There really is no way to eliminate them from your tank without harming the tank, and you DO want them in there.
Many reefers wear gloves when working in their tanks as there are all sorts of critters (more not very attractive) that live in the rocks & sand-bed.
If you do not buy the type of reefing gloves that go up to your shoulder, you can always wear (non-powdered) latex gloves and put a rubber band around your wrist so they don't fill up with water when you do have to put your hands into your tank.
Hope that helps
NYCFISH - yes, amphipods & copepods are good for your tank and they won't bother with you. They are more afraid of you that you are of them.
There really is no way to eliminate them from your tank without harming the tank, and you DO want them in there.
Many reefers wear gloves when working in their tanks as there are all sorts of critters (more not very attractive) that live in the rocks & sand-bed.
If you do not buy the type of reefing gloves that go up to your shoulder, you can always wear (non-powdered) latex gloves and put a rubber band around your wrist so they don't fill up with water when you do have to put your hands into your tank.
Hope that helps
- Location
- Huntington
In all my years and all the tons of liverock I have seen, I only came across one Eunicid worm. I was walking past a live rock vat and at first glance I thought someone had dropped a piece of rope in. An hour later I managed to remove the 2' worm in a few pieces, I only regret not having my camera with me.
The majority of what you find in your tank is good, even the bristle worms. The more diverse the population, the better it is for your tank. There are people who can't even keep copepods alive so you must be doing something right thus far.
The majority of what you find in your tank is good, even the bristle worms. The more diverse the population, the better it is for your tank. There are people who can't even keep copepods alive so you must be doing something right thus far.
- Location
- Brooklyn
I agree with Skene.
Buy some non-powder latex gloves. A 100 pair box is $7. They are harmless, they couldn't do any harm to you if they wanted to.
Buy some non-powder latex gloves. A 100 pair box is $7. They are harmless, they couldn't do any harm to you if they wanted to.
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