What are Copepods? What are Amphipods? Answers from Reefs2go.com (Reefs2Go)

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:16:24 GMT

What are Copepods? What are Amphipods?   Answers from Reefs2go.com

What are Copepods?

    Wikipedia states - Copepods are a group of small crustaceans found in the sea and nearly every freshwater habitat. Many species are planktonic (drifting in sea waters), but more are benthic (living on the ocean floor).
    The type of copepods we have are benthic - which is great for a refugium or tank with live rock.

What are Amphipods?

    Amphipods can be distinguished from copepods as able to seen at a distance.
    Amphipods range in size from 5-10mm, where as copepods range from 1-3mm.
    In our aquaria, amphipods are typically part of the cleanup crew. In addition, they are good food for whatever fish can catch them. Altogether they are a beneficial and interesting component of our systems' fauna.

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