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By Bob Goemans
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Amphipods

Grammarus sp.

Amphipod

Likely Reef Tank Suitable

Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable

Taxonomy:

    Kingdom: Animalia

    Phylum: Arthropoda

    Class: Malacostraca

    Order: Amphipoda

    Family: Grammaridae

    Genus: Grammarus

FYI: Amphipods are mainly free-living bottom dwelling crustaceans found in intertidal zones, and generally having laterally compressed bodies. Antennae vary in size and shape, and the eyes are unstalked. Size varies with species, e.g., a few millimeters to a few centimeters.

They inhabit live rock and seaweed areas and are basically omnivores, although many are herbivores.

Naturally brought into aquaria on live rock and generally graze at night on detritus, filamentous algae, diatoms, microalgae, and cyanobacteria.

Excellent live food for various other creatures in the aquarium.

 Grammarus sp. (Amphipod)
Photo © Craig Dolphin
 Grammarus sp. (Amphipod)
Photo © Bob Goemans
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