Cirolanid Isopod: question

[rookie07]

So....I just found one of these little buggers(Cirolanid Isopod) in my tank...I was able to grab him with tongs and pull it out....

Now, If I have 1, does that mean a have many?

Fish I have:
1 blck/whte clown(more than likely angler food eventually)
1 wartskin angler
4-5 chromis(food for the angler)


I dont have a 2nd tank...but in about .5-3 months I will be getting a new tank.

Here is a link(top right pic)
http://www.melevsreef.com/id/pods.html

 

[KathyC]

Yes, you probably have others in your tank.
Was that your only question?
Put him back


....see more complete response below...

 

[rookie07]

They kill fish dont they?
Here is a pic.
Yeah, that was my only question

The color is alittle off.....the bug is in a clear plastic cup, on a black marble countertop....so, I guess there was to much light, hence the yellowish tint

 

[noodleman]

kill the one you caught, and wait to see if anymore attacks your fish :tank: heard you can trap them with a soda bottle and fish meat also :scratchch

 

[rookie07]

I didnt catch it on a fish...It was on the glass...and it would jump around when i tried to catch it.

 

[marrone]

I wouldn't put him back in. If there the type that are parasites they can attach to your fish. Best to dispose of it and look and see if you have any more.

The link below talks about them and how to get rid of them, if you have any in your tank.
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/bp/index.php

 

[rookie07]

Wow....marrone, thanks...great link....thanks

 

[KathyC]

I apologize, but the pic link you referenced in your first post was of a good pod. I actually thought to myself, wow he's good to catch one of those tiny things with tongs...lol
Glad you got the correct information!

 

[rookie07]

Kathy...I think my link is/was correct......
am I crazy?

 

[rookie07]

ahhhhh...it all depends on the window size....not always the top right pic....sorry....


apparently I AM CRAZY

 

[KathyC]

ahhhhh...it all depends on the window size....not always the top right pic....sorry....
apparently I AM CRAZY

So true! ..the window size, not the crazy part...lol
I never noticed that before. When I opened that window up the top right pic was of your stock standard happy little everybody wants these in their tank isopod..not so in your case!!
...and I was sooo amazed at your fine motor skills..lol
Ya live & learn!:spin: