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05-29-2003, 12:13 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Omaha, NE
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Looking for Amphipod, Mysis, gammarus, copepods, worm pics.
Hello,
I thought it might be a good idea for everyone to post pics. of any amphipods, gammarus/mysis shrimp, copepods, bristle worms etc. A lot of newbies and even some old salts get these critters crawling around and are not always sure what they are. Anyway I think it would be nice to have some macro pics for the archives and for identification purposes.
Thanks!
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05-29-2003, 02:31 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Omaha, NE
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OK since I am getting such a strong response here's an amphipod!
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05-30-2003, 12:00 AM
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senior member
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Walnut Grove, SC, USA
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Re: Looking for Amphipod, Mysis, gammarus, copepods, worm pics.
Quote:
Originally posted by karsco
... A lot of newbies and even some old salts get these critters crawling around and are not always sure what they are. Anyway I think it would be nice to have some macro pics for the archives and for identification purposes.
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This might be a little more appropriate for those trying to ID these miscellaneous crustaceans, as this site is referenced and verified:
Crustaceans of the Australian Oceans.
HTH
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05-30-2003, 12:21 AM
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Nothing to See Here
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Montana
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These are probably not harmful at all. They are most likely a small species of the Genus Arene (Astrea) or possibly of the Genus Macarene snail. The differences are minute as the two families are closely related. They are perfectly reef safe and will graze film algae at night. They can reproduce quickly, becoming a small army in a short period of time.  |
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05-30-2003, 12:30 AM
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That Biker Looking Guy
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Illinois
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Biggest worm I know of.
I know it a seriious question but I couldnt resist
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05-30-2003, 02:54 AM
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It's me again
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I'd stick that one in the cryptic refugium jeff!
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05-30-2003, 07:50 AM
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Nothing to See Here
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Montana
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05-30-2003, 02:51 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Omaha, NE
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Thanks everyone for the great links. Anyone have any pics or links for pics of saltwater mysis shrimp?
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05-30-2003, 04:06 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
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Regarding MontanaRocknReefer's Post
I've got these little snails suddenly appearing all over my tank. I started a thread asking about how they reproduce but didn't get much response. It's good to know they are reef safe.
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