Pods--what's the diff??

sharon

Member
OK. I have been reading the posts. And I'm confused. <img src="graemlins//confused.gif" border="0" alt="[confused]" /> On the back on my tank are little white comma shaped critters. I never see them move. Which type of pod are they?
Sometimes, I see little things gliding over the glass. They are kind of clear. Name of these, please. And of course, after dark, I see all kinds of things scurrying around on the sand by the rocks.
What are these different things?? <img src="graemlins//confused.gif" border="0" alt="[confused]" />
Sharon
 

byrself

Member
this seems to be the million dollar question that no one wants to touch. i bet after it gets this reply people will view it though haha, got cha! :p
i don't know for sure either. i'm just accepting the fact they are mostly all the same and are all beneficial. <img src="graemlins//confused.gif" border="0" alt="[confused]" />
 
The comma shaped things sound like amphipods. They are very common in reef tanks. But you siad you never have seen these move? If they dont move 24/7 i dont know what they are, i know amphipods will move very fast. Also, the other 2 things sound like copepods. Im not sure on these at all.
 

nm reef

Active Member
Without a pic or actually seeing them its sort of difficult to tell...but here is a link to pics and info that may help....*_^
<a href="http://www.museum.vic.gov.au/crust/amphigal.html" target="_blank">pod gallery</a>
 
Top