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parisites

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Question
I have noticed about 1/4 inch white small shrimp looking swimmers in salt water tank. The smaller ones have a dark line in the center of their backs. Any info about these things would be appreciated. They seem to be hanging arround coral

Answer
Most likely they are plankton or mysid shrimp.  Not a bid deal if they are around as they are a natural food source for most fish.

They are common in fairly well established reef aquariums.

Best of luck with your tank!

Regards,
Scott Johnson
Aquarium Crazy Fish
www.aquariumcrazyfish.com