what just ran across my rock?

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  1. cj24

    cj24 Bristle Worm

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    i have my 55 in the cycle process. have some pieces of LR and noticed a very smally creature running across my rock. what is it? just runs across very quick and ducks bacl in a hole. very hard to get a picture. this guy is small. and quick
     
    cj24, Jan 26, 2010
    cj24, Jan 26, 2010
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  2. Elric61

    Elric61 Astrea Snail

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    I had a small Matis shrimp that was hard to catch a pic of. Try if you know where the hole is to shine a light into it. The matis I had would pop his head out to see what was up.
     
    Elric61, Jan 26, 2010
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  3. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    prolly an amphipod... google it and see
     
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  4. cj24

    cj24 Bristle Worm

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    thanks on the amphipod. think he is my critter. nothing to worry about right.
     
    cj24, Jan 26, 2010
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  5. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Nope, I was told they are a sign of a healthy tank and fish like to eat them!
     
    kcbrad, Jan 26, 2010
    kcbrad, Jan 26, 2010
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