4 days ago · Scuds, scientifically categorized under the Amphipoda order and commonly known as Gammarus shrimp, are tiny, versatile crustaceans found in freshwater, brackish, and saltwater …

Jun 20, 2023 · Freshwater amphipods, better known as Scuds or Gammarus shrimp, are harmless in small numbers and can be considered excellent live fish food. Scuds in aquariums breed quickly and …

Scuds (or side-swimmers) are small shrimp-like invertebrates belonging to the family Gammaridae. The choice of keeping or eradicating them in shrimp, fish, or planted tanks has been a popular …

Scuds (or side-swimmers) are freshwater invertebrates belonging to the order Amphipoda. The common name side-swimmer comes from the way that these animals swim, as like the name scud, which has …

Jul 30, 2022 · Also known as scuds, sideswimmers, or gammarids, most of these creatures are very small, yet they play vital roles wherever they are found. They serve as decomposers and highly …

Gammaridae is a family of amphipods. In North America they are included among the folk taxonomic category of "scuds", [1] and otherwise gammarids is usually used as a common name. They have a …

Scuds are detrivores (scavengers) that graze on decaying plants, algae, fungus, animals, etc. There is little they don’t eat. Using their anterior (front) legs, they continuously sweep up water and debris and …

Mar 27, 2025 · Discover how scuds, tiny freshwater amphipods, can unexpectedly infiltrate your aquarium and their role in maintaining a balanced ecosystem. This article explores common entry …

Amphipods, also known as scuds, are small shrimp like crustations that have made their way into practically every aquatic environment there is. From the ocean to freshwater ponds, lakes, streams, …

Jul 29, 2025 · Those little critters are likely scuds, and finding a scud in aquarium environments is often a fantastic sign of a healthy, thriving ecosystem. In fact, many experienced hobbyists, myself …