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Swams of tiny shrimps

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finksmart

So I have these tiny shrimps the size of a pod. They run fast as hell and only come out at night or you only see them inside the creases and holes in the rocks. The molt as well since I see their shell floating around. What are they? Anyone has them in their tanks? I mean I have so many the first time I saw I thought my cleaners spawned and the babies survived, but then I thought no way.
 
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calaxa

I think I saw my tank have that last night as well. It is possible for it to be cleaner shrimp or peppermint shrimp spawn. Both can be raised but usually become filter/fish food unless you take them out to raise. It can also be an amphipod (more likely). There was a thread not so long about this with same thing. Provide a picture for us if you want to confirm.
 
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finksmart

I don't think they are spawns because I've seen the spawns of my cleaners they looked nothing like these guys. They also carry a huge stomach. I'll try to get a pic but it'll be hard - they're fast and tiny.
 
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calaxa

Well sounds like you already know....amphipod of some sort. Post the pic.....I'll try to hunt for mine if they haven't been eaten yet.
 
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calaxa

Well mine all became fish food/filter food. There were about 100+ the night before and now not a single one. I'm pretty sure mine were pep shrimps. Guess corals ate well last night.
 
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finksmart

Hey I'm gunna try to post a video of them hopefully when I have some time this weekend. I'm sure mine ain't cleaners nor peps.
 
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