Bug on Glass

[Steve Ruddy]

I thought some of you would like this macro shot of a bug on my coral quarantine tanks glass. Actually there is an explosion of them. Anyone know what they are called? I was a little dissapointed I couldn't get more detail of the head parts but was suprised when I saw the egg's. These bugs are about 1/16" or less in size.

 

[jtarmitage]

Those are Isopods.

http://www.melevsreef.com/id/pods.html

 

[Steve Ruddy]

Thanks JT I have never seen one from the bottom. From the top they kind of look like a pill bug to me. I'll try and get another photo showing the top side.

 

[jtarmitage]

No problem Steve. That really is a great picture as you can even see the eye sockets. Eerie!

 

[coralfarmer]

Can I have the eggs???

 

[crispyreef]

Nice shot. Thanks for sharing.