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Old 11-19-2007, 11:09 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Ive just discovered that I have these in my tank. At least im pretty sure I do. Ive caught a few according to all the research ive been doing, everything indicates that they are cirolanid. Anyone ever have any expirence with these things before??
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man what ever u have i would quaritine
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some links i found , HTH

Pills, Parasites, and Predators; Isopods in the Reef Aquarium by Ronald L. Shimek, Ph.D. - Reefkeeping.com

Cirolanid Isopod Capture Techniques, Feeding Habits and Mortality Testing by Brian Plankis - Reefkeeping.com
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Well quarentine wont help much because according to the research that Ive done the isopods wont die till like 6 months of no feeding, which is way too long for any fish to be quarentined.
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