Are There Any Bad Copepods?

[CompNrdCR]

I was wondering because I have a lot in one of my tanks...

Thanks!

 

[alan214]

I have read there are but the odds are very small you have the bad ones. Can you possibly get us a pic?

 

[mhltcob]

Sure there are, but the majority are not. There are some coral (ie red bugs) and fish parasites but they usually come in on their host.

 

[Sk8r]

The white ones are good guys.

 

[Angel*Fish]

Here's an article that you might find helpful
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-10/rs/index.php

 

[CompNrdCR]

Thanks guys... I'll try to get a pic... They are fast!

 

[Rhodesholar]

Sorry. I posted this and saw you were refering to coepods and I can't delete my post. Well...it's a good article just the same. It refers to amphipods.

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-09/rs/index.php

 

[CompNrdCR]

Got One Picture... Working On More

Got One Picture... Working On More

Look To The Right Of The Dot... =)

 

[CompNrdCR]

Bump

 

[mhltcob]

That is an amphipod, not a copepod. Should be of no concern and actually quite beneficial.

 

[CompNrdCR]

Cooolo

Thanks