Need help fast

[bking]

I recently noticed small creatures living in my rocks and in the gravel and sand,,they look like little shrimp, but have more legs, they are clear in color and the biggest one is about 1 cm long..kind of curl back into their bodies at the tail area.I think they may be eating on my tube worms,, was wondering if anyone had any idea what they are, and if there is some fish that will eat them? thanks for the help,,I don't have a pic of them,,but imagine a cross between a shrimp and a crawdad

 

[alti]

their good for your tank. do a search on pods and you'll see what i mean.

 

[small reef]

most likely they are either copepods or amphipods. both are good for your tank. They serve as scavengers of uneaten food. They also serve as food to many species of fish. I would highly doubt that they are eating your feather dusters. There are however, many species of fish that do eat feather dusters so maybe do a little research to see if that may be the cause. Good luck

 

[entice59]

they look like lice right?

 

[bking]

I think so,,where can I find info on pods,,any one know,,thanks

 

[alti]

do a search here on this website

 

[wrassecal]

try this link hitchhikers about half way down click on "...other crustaceans.."