Photo reference for common "What is this?" critter - Aquarium Advice

fishfreek · 11-18-2002, 05:52 PM

Well I got some decent photos of some common critters that many people often ask the question "What is this?" so I figured we should have a thread with photos of common need to be identified critters.

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fishfreek · 11-18-2002, 05:55 PM

This is a bristleworm. Bristle worms are common detravore that live in the live rocks and the sandbed of a reef tank. While these critters look mean and nasty 99% of them are totally harmless to your reef and your fish.

A common inhabitant of a reef tank or a [acronym:5b389b2d15="Fish only with live rock"]FOWLR[/acronym:5b389b2d15] tank.

fishfreek · 11-18-2002, 05:57 PM

One of the many types of '[acronym:cfa70d4606="copepods, amphipods, etc"]pods[/acronym:cfa70d4606]'. Another common inhabitant in a reef tank. these are great critters to have. Often refereed to as "BUGS"

Another photo with a bristleworm to compair size.

The pod is to the left of the worm.

11-18-2002, 05:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
fishfreek Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 14,037 Images: 82	Photo reference for common "What is this?" critter Well I got some decent photos of some common critters that many people often ask the question "What is this?" so I figured we should have a thread with photos of common need to be identified critters. This thread will be locked so only admins and mods can edit and add to this list. Should you have a good photo we might ask permisson to add it to the list. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

11-18-2002, 05:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
fishfreek Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 14,037 Images: 82	Bristleworm This is a bristleworm. Bristle worms are common detravore that live in the live rocks and the sandbed of a reef tank. While these critters look mean and nasty 99% of them are totally harmless to your reef and your fish. A common inhabitant of a reef tank or a [acronym:5b389b2d15="Fish only with live rock"]FOWLR[/acronym:5b389b2d15] tank. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

11-18-2002, 05:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
fishfreek Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 14,037 Images: 82	One of the many types of '[acronym:cfa70d4606="copepods, amphipods, etc"]pods[/acronym:cfa70d4606]'. Another common inhabitant in a reef tank. these are great critters to have. Often refereed to as "BUGS" Another photo with a bristleworm to compair size. The pod is to the left of the worm. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

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