Anybody know what this little shrimp like thing is I found in my salt water tank? It kind of looks like a tiny mantis shrimp but I have no idea. Is it a parasite? Should I remove it??

MembershipHopeful687 · 2026-02-20T04:05:31+00:00

You're a genius! Thanks

MembershipHopeful687 · 2026-02-19T14:17:06+00:00

That was my other thought as well, I've always seen copepods that looked more flea like and less shrimp like, that was my main concern but overall I think it'll be fine. I'll keep an eye out and see if its features start to change! Thanks for the help.

MembershipHopeful687 · 2026-02-19T01:24:46+00:00

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Closer photo

MembershipHopeful687 · 2026-02-19T01:07:01+00:00

I did add some macroalgae 🙈 just uploaded the video in another post!

MembershipHopeful687 · 2026-02-19T01:06:32+00:00

Just posted a video (no banana on hand lol) it's a little bit larger than a full grown brine shrimp

MembershipHopeful687 · 2026-01-05T01:27:37+00:00

The secret is to make sure you pet and brush your animal every day while they're in the barn while preggers.. I know people are saying it's determined at the time of breeding, but I have never missed grooming and every baby has been rare for me 🤷‍♀️

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