Bug ID Please

[bmax1985]

I'm thinking they're just amphipods but wanted to ask. Found a ton of them when I rinsed my filter sponge today.

Looks like I should be happy about them. Agree?

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[Painted skin]

yes agree looks like copepods, but could never tell the difference. I just know fish eat them.

[havoc79]

+1 copepod be happy about them

[SinkNSwim]

those are amphipods

[sanchezdamin]

+1 amphipods still good though. Good food source for dragonettes.

[Sn8kbyt]

+1 Fish food!!

[bmax1985]

Thanks all!