Amphipod

Often seen under the substrate or crawling over rocks these small crustaceans are a wonderful creature to have in the home aquarium as they feed on left over foods and fish waste as well as detrius on rocks.

Common Name(s): Amphipod/Scud Sand Shrimp
Scientific/Other Name(s) : Amphipoda
Care Level : Easy
Maximum Size: 1 to 140 mm
Minimum Tank Size: Any
Reef Safe: Yes
Feeding Requirements: Feeds on detrius under the substrate or on rocks
Temperament / Behavior: Peaceful
Other Comments:
Often seen under the substrate or crawling over rocks these small crustaceans are a wonderful creature to have in the home aquarium as they feed on left over foods and fish waste as well as detrius on rocks. Amphipoda (amphipods, also sometimes known as scud) is an order of animals that includes over 7,000 described species of shrimp-like crustaceans ranging from 1 to 140 millimetres (0.039 to 5.5 in) in length.
They also benefit the aquarist as a food source for Blennies and Mandarins.