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Old 06-20-2009, 03:16 PM
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its white I cant make out its shape it shoots between rocks its about 1/4 long any ideas !?
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Old 06-21-2009, 02:06 AM
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Default Re: I cant get a picture of this thing its FAST and small

Are you talking about pods (copepods, amphipods)? Usually seen more at night or day? Pods are easier to spot with the lights out by using a flashlight.
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Old 06-21-2009, 09:21 AM
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lmao no this is no copepod its much bigger than that its 1/4-1/2 and inch long its just looks like a white blur my wrasse tries to chase it with no luck I cant even get a good look to get a shape on the thing its very strange....
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Old 08-10-2009, 11:11 PM
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where did you LR come from? you never know is it aqua cultured or collected?
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Old 08-11-2009, 09:25 AM
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Maybe a pistol shrimp. I had a small white one suddenly appear in my 260 after about a year.
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