Mystery spawn - a pistol shrimp?

[DennisG]

Tonight I have noticed swarms of tiny critters actively jumping all over my 95Gal. reef. Caught one and made this photo under the microscope:

I think this might be spawn of my pistol shrimp, but i would be delighted to hear expert opinions. Here is another shot:

The critter is about 1.5mm long when fully extended.

 

[Fluff]

Your photos aren't showing up for me. Could be mysid shrimp.

 

[DennisG]

I can see the photos just fine. Anyone can see them or is it broken for everyone but me?

 

[Hara]

I can see them and they don't resemble mysid to me...but ID is admittedly, not my strong suit.

 

[hisc1ay]

It definitely looks like a shrimp, but I can't say whether or not it's a pistol. Regardless, those are awesome photos!

-j

 

[Fluff]

Actually the photos are showing up for me now just fine. :?

It could be a shrimp spawn but here is a link to some mysid photos. They are very close.

http://www.mysidshrimp.com/

 

[GinaD]

Awesome pics!