Copepods & Amphipods

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  Red Bugs - Tegastes acroporanus

  Red bugs are tiny copepods that are nearly impossible to see without macro photography. They typically hide in shaded areas under coral branches. The first signs of infestation are loss of coral color and reduced polyp extension. While a few won't kill an Acropora, they multiply rapidly in closed systems without predators and can devastate coral health.

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  Unidentified Amphipods

  Unidentified Amphipod - small crustaceans commonly seen crawling on rocks at night, readily eaten by fish if caught.