Ohio Reef

Reef Discussion => Pests, Nudsiance Algae and Prevention => Topic started by: Devoted 2 Fish on May 21, 2018, 18:38:57

Title: What is this
Post by: Devoted 2 Fish on May 21, 2018, 18:38:57
Any idea what these are small white rolly polly looking bugs with brown spots
Title: Re: What is this
Post by: Agame43 on May 21, 2018, 20:04:15

Does it have a shell?
Title: Re: What is this
Post by: Devoted 2 Fish on May 21, 2018, 20:47:27
No shell but it's hard like a bug with an exoskeleton
Title: Re: What is this
Post by: lazylivin on May 21, 2018, 22:05:12
I think I have those as well. It is some kind of isopod. Maybe algae eater. I never see them moving, just find them under frag plugs. One of these days I will check at night with flashlight to see if they are out
Title: Re: What is this
Post by: Humphrey on May 21, 2018, 23:17:39
I’ve seen them too. Limpet or chiton?  Never seen any negative impact...

Title: Re: What is this
Post by: Devoted 2 Fish on May 22, 2018, 09:59:55
You know after further examination I believe your right that they are a type of pod they look like a small version of the deep sea pods
Title: Re: What is this
Post by: lazylivin on May 22, 2018, 12:29:50
I checked last night and they were on glass and frag plugs. Makes for a good reef tank diversity http://ohioreef.com/index.php?topic=13916.0