black dots

[Kingkold020]

Got home from work a little while ago and I just realized there are a bunch of little black dots all around the aquarium and I’m not too sure what they are. It could be snail poop but I thought snail poop was white. Should I be concerned?
I currently have two trochus two Astrea and two hermits.

Also is this a flow issues because I hear that poop is supposed to settle in one place and right now it’s all over the aquarium.

Any help is appreciated!!

 

[Maks Reef]

Could you share a few pictures?

 

[Idoc]

Are you running Rox 0.8 activated carbon in a bag in the sump? Sometimes the small pellets come out of the mesh bags and look like black spots on the sand. But, a pic would be helpful since just having to guess...

 

[Kingkold020]

Could you share a few pictures?

Just added em!

 

[Kingkold020]

Are you running Rox 0.8 activated carbon in a bag in the sump? Sometimes the small pellets come out of the mesh bags and look like black spots on the sand. But, a pic would be helpful since just having to guess...

I am running carbon in my aquaclear. If they are just carbon pellets should I just siphon them out?

 

[Maks Reef]

Still tough to say - If the aren't moving then I wouldn't worry too much and yes, just siphon them out.

 

[Kingkold020]

Still tough to say - If the aren't moving then I wouldn't worry too much and yes, just siphon them out.

Could it be anything else and if so should I be worried? And should I remove my carbon bag?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Unless they actually move which could be an array of living pest, may be carbon and carbon dust which is why its recommended to rinse carbon before placing in filter

 

[Kingkold020]

Unless they actually move which could be an array of living pest, may be carbon and carbon dust which is why its recommended to rinse carbon before placing in filter

I washed it pretty good. It’s been in the aquarium since I’ve set it up which is going on 3 months soon. They also aren’t really moving. They’re are a lot of black dots in the tank though.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I washed it pretty good. It’s been in the aquarium since I’ve set it up which is going on 3 months soon. They also aren’t really moving. They’re are a lot of black dots in the tank though.

Blow them loose with aturkey baster or siphon at next cleaning. As long as they dont return, you pretty know then it was nothing of concern

 

[resortez]

Blow them loose with aturkey baster or siphon at next cleaning. As long as they dont return, you pretty know then it was nothing of concern

I second this.

 

[Kingkold020]

Thank you guys for the help! I’m gonna prepare some water and do a water change on Thursday.

 

[Idoc]

I am running carbon in my aquaclear. If they are just carbon pellets should I just siphon them out?

Just saw the pics... those aren't carbon pieces. I'm really not sure what they are, though.

 

[Kingkold020]

Just saw the pics... those aren't carbon pieces. I'm really not sure what they are, though.

Could it be a form of algae? I just had my diatoms and they’re gone now. This has only appeared since the diatoms left. It’s also like little clumps as well.

 

[Dr. Jim]

Looks like some kind of algae to me.

 

[Kingkold020]

Looks like some kind of algae to me.

Do you know what type? It’s kind of a dark brown and black. There are some super tiny clumps.

 

[Idoc]

Could it be a form of algae? I just had my diatoms and they’re gone now. This has only appeared since the diatoms left. It’s also like little clumps as well.

Possibly sponges... do they feel squishy?

 

[Arthacker87]

Got home from work a little while ago and I just realized there are a bunch of little black dots all around the aquarium and I’m not too sure what they are. It could be snail poop but I thought snail poop was white. Should I be concerned?
I currently have two trochus two Astrea and two hermits.

Also is this a flow issues because I hear that poop is supposed to settle in one place and right now it’s all over the aquarium.

Any help is appreciated!!

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