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Craig Manoukian · 12-17-2007, 12:10 PM

Reproduced from "Pills, Parasites, and Predators; Isopods in the Reef Aquarium" by Dr. Ronald L. Shimek, from Reefkeeping.com

"This is an Aegid similar to those collected in aquaria photographed in nature in the waters of northern Puget Sound, Washington, USA. This animal, Rocinela belliceps, was about an inch long and is capable of killing small salmon, and making the lives of some of my students miserable (see below).

About 15 years ago, I had a student who was holding in her clenched hand a 1.5 inch long Aegid. The bug cut through the flesh of her palm, dug in, and started to eat HER. Her vocal response was rather impressive. So was the tenacity of the isopod, it was HARD to remove!"

Great find Cat!

12-17-2007, 12:10 PM	#142 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Reefkeeping Dangers Reproduced from "Pills, Parasites, and Predators; Isopods in the Reef Aquarium" by Dr. Ronald L. Shimek, from Reefkeeping.com "This is an Aegid similar to those collected in aquaria photographed in nature in the waters of northern Puget Sound, Washington, USA. This animal, Rocinela belliceps, was about an inch long and is capable of killing small salmon, and making the lives of some of my students miserable (see below). About 15 years ago, I had a student who was holding in her clenched hand a 1.5 inch long Aegid. The bug cut through the flesh of her palm, dug in, and started to eat HER. Her vocal response was rather impressive. So was the tenacity of the isopod, it was HARD to remove!" Great find Cat! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS. Last edited by Craig Manoukian : 12-17-2007 at 08:10 PM. Reason: Reef Central fuddy duddy's