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Copepod and Amphipod Information

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Here is collection of Copepod and Amphipod information, facts and photo resources to learn about those little white bugs in your aquarium, which are a natural food source for many tank inhabitants, but tiny crustaceans that can become pests if large populations are not controlled.

Those Little White Bugs in Your Aquarium

Your About Guides profile those little white bugs you see swimming or crawling around in your aquarium. Learn about copepod and amphipod facts, what marine species will eat them, how to add them to a saltwater aquarium as a food source, as well as control or remove them if they are taking over becoming pests.
Those Little White Bugs in Your Aquarium

What Does An Amphipod Look Like?

What appears in saltwater systems as little white bugs crawling around on everything are actually Amphipods and Copepods. Have you ever wanted to really SEE what Amphipods look like? To find out, browse this gallery of Amphipod pictures, which includes several macro-view images taken through a microscope.
What Do Amphipods & Copepods Look Like?
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