Id for a tiny critter

[dmurphy]

Anyone know exactly what this is ?

 

[dmurphy]

Here's another shot... sorry they are so dark .. but I have never seen them with the lights on!

 

[stpabr]

Looks like an Ampipod;
Good to have...no worries.

 

[stpabr]

PIC...

 

[stpabr]

Could also be a copepod, good to have also.

 

[dmurphy]

thanks for the info ... they look pretty creepy .. i was getting nervous for a minute there!

 

[dmurphy]

the first image you attached is definetely it by the way

 

[chevytrks]

can a tank have to many copapods?

 

[bang guy]

The picture is a Gammarus amphipod - great detrivore and fish food