Isopod Question

[Capsle]

Hey Reefers,

Quick question

I got my live rock from an already established tank and stored it in a Rubbermaid bin (with saltwater and 2 power heads) while I got my tank setup. I transferred my rock to my tank last night.

I still have the bin on my deck with the water in it. I noticed tonight I have close to if not more than 2 dozen Isopods roaming about the bin.

So the question is, would it be worth to capture them and transfer them to my main tank and if so how do I go about capturing them?

Thanks in advance.

Caps


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[bdunn12]

They are parasitic but shouldn't harm your tank in small numbers but up to you to take that risk. I wouldn't.

 

[AlSimmons]

Munnid Isopods are ok. If that's what you have the easiest way to remove them would probably be a siphon.

http://www.lionfishlair.com/hitchhiker.shtml

 

[Capsle]

Munnid Isopods are ok. If that's what you have the easiest way to remove them would probably be a siphon.

http://www.lionfishlair.com/hitchhiker.shtml

That's an awesome link, thank you!!

 

[zeemofree]

They are parasitic but shouldn't harm your tank in small numbers but up to you to take that risk. I wouldn't.

That's if they where correctly identified, this guy does not have a clue and using sand box sand. So it s
Does t matter what you add it all for nothing