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CACAdmin
Jan 8th 2009, 11:04 AM
Snails are often the janitors of our tanks but in the darkness at great depths of the ocean at temps of 4 Celcius, giant isopods (approx. 12 inches long) which resemble wood lice tackle the job.

9 have been collected and are in quarantine at the moment but will go on display in a special tank "fitted with reflective glass that keeps it dark inside but allows people to look in" at the Sea Life Centre in Blackpool, UK.

Story here (http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/pages/item.php?news=1944).

Gobies et al
Jan 8th 2009, 01:38 PM
They look like something from a science fiction movie!

Melody
Jan 8th 2009, 09:14 PM
I can't imagine owning anything like that...lol...I'd have nightmares!