Whats this pod?

[oscadoob]

Hi guys.. not sure if anyone will be able to id this for me but i noticed one crawling all over my kenya tree.. not sure if it was doin any damage or not. I couldnt get that one in focus but i managed to find one thats identical on a rock which i could get on camera. Please check the vid i uploaded here
https://youtu.be/SGsHQHugUak

Thanks



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[Fresh2o]

It looks like an isopod based on the shape, the crawling, and the pair of trailing "fins". But that's just a guess.


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[mr_X]

I think you have a Sphaeromatid isopod. Scavengers if so. No worries.
Pills, Parasites, and Predators; Isopods in the Reef Aquarium by Ronald L. Shimek, Ph.D. - Reefkeeping.com

 

[oscadoob]

I dont know how i missed that. Id actually found that site myself before hand which is why i became paranoid about the little buggar.. thanks anyway

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[melosu58]

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

 

[oscadoob]

Both brilliant links folks, thanks. Found myself doing more reading on the "bristleworm" afterward aswell im suprised how many non specific names get thrown about considering how many questions get asked about the hobby.

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