Is this a copepod?

[360º]

so everyday when i wake up and look at the tank, there seems to be millions of these on my glass (then i clean it with the magnet)

so i finally took out my macro lens (with extension tubes for even more macroness) and got this picture of it

what is it?

 

[Flake]

Looks like a copepod to me.

 

[360º]

Looks like a copepod to me.

my tank has been set up for just over a month now.... how is it possible that i have millions of these?

 

[iDream]

Definitely a copepod

If you added any LR to your tank you were bound to pick up a bunch, added they reproduce like rabbits

Confirm here if you're weary: Xtalreef

 

[360º]

thanks for the response..... when i had my LR in the ok tank i never noticed any copepods. must have been hiding

 

[melosu58]

You Can't Tell Your "Pods" Without A Program by Ronald L. Shimek, Ph.D. - Reefkeeping.com

 

[Sqasnatch]

Reproduce very quickly

 

[Gregcoyote]

They are a good thing...many of the fish will love to snack on them.

 

[Oilerfan]

Those are one of the prerequisites of having a mandarine goby. I'm jealous cause I'm waiting till my tank is established enough to get one. They are a must have fish!!