Bug ? Id

[Matt]

If it looks like a potato bug, maybe google isopod.

[Snappy]

Yes I think it is a type of isopod, just not sure if I want it in my tank, here is a picture of it.

[TheReefGuy]

That looks like a real bug from out side.

[SeaShell]

Hi Greg,

Did you ever get an id on that bug? Take a look a this site: http://www.xtalworld.com/Aquarium/hitchfaq.htm It might be a Chiton?

[Reef_kid]

they are not good to have in the tank they will chew on your fish
which in turn will cause infections!! best flush him!!

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Originally Posted by Reef_kid

they are not good to have in the tank they will chew on your fish
which in turn will cause infections!! best flush him!!

I think you are thinking of ciranolid isopods. They look similar, but they are fast swimmers, not walkers. No, these are not ciranolids.

I would leave it them in the tank unless you see them doing something specific that you don't like.