i need an ID on this "thing"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SharkBait1992]

this thing showed up in my tank some time recently i just noticed it today here is a vid and pic please help i want to make sure its not some wierd bug thing which it probably is. it was eating off the plants i think.

VID: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIoqe-q-Wnw

PIC:
http://cl.dailybooth.com/pictures/large/65a9100e79b8cd0625bb4ce0bac8e00f_5230208.jpg

[mommy1]

i think that is a dragonfly larvae or damselfly larvae. i know that dragonfly larvae do eat small fish. not sure on the damselfly larvae. anyway here is a link that may help you identify your "bug"


http://www.naturephoto-cz.com/damselfly-larva:larva-sp.-photo-5002.html

[SharkBait1992]

i think thats the bug i removed it from the tank and now have it in a small jar

[Crispy]

the above is correct. get rid of it unless you have larger predators. :)

[SharkBait1992]

well the only thing in the tank where i found it is my shrimp and i know they wont eat it but from what ive read it might it them so im definitely getting rid of it. i just hope there arent any more in my tank

[wolf_eyes]

Keep a close eye on the tank, damsel and dragon fly larvae will eat fish/shrimp/other insects/etc that are under 1".

[Ashley]

ew, very gross. I would have sucked it up in my python and said good riddance!

[Rue]

Yup...damselfly larvae.

They can be quite long-lived, depending on species...2-3 years...

[Sursion]

Kill it with fire.