Unidentified pod

[Snowape]

Hello all, Im not a newbie, but it had been a while since I have been here and I guess my account was erased. I have been helping a friend with his tank and we saw this pod. At least I think it is a pod, can you help with the ID??

Thanks,
Joey

 

[kotu100]

looks like an isopod, i dont think those are good to have in a reef tank.

 

[Snowape]

so far there only seems to be the one, hopefully he will die off soon. Right now the tank is only FOWLR

 

[Apercula]

Here's a link to an article on Isopods.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-05/rs/index.php

Not all varieties of Isopods are harmful.

 

[SushiGirl]

Not all isopods are harmful, however that one doesn't look promising.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/bp/index.php

 

[Flippers4pups]

I would capture it if possible and kill it. This one looks like a the kind that will feast on your fish, when you add some.

 

[Snowape]

there are already fish in the tank, so I guess we just wait and see. We only see him about once every three weeks, thank you all for the replies