Good or bad hitchhikers in filter?

[AquaJunkie]

Found these hitchhikers in my hob filter.
Just wondered what they are and weather they are bad. Looks like some kind of filter feeder, anyone got a name? Thanks.

 

[Connie]

They are pineapple sponges. Harmless filter feeders, that usually go away on their own.
You also have hydroids, which are part of the cycle and should go away in a bit.

 

[AquaJunkie]

Thanks Connie. Just weren't sure if they would cause any harm to anything.

 

[MadBrad527]

I also have the pineapple sponges in my filter. I've had them for a few months and I have lots of them. Haven't seen any problems with them, so they're no issue for me and shouldn't cause any issues for you either.

 

[eliramos]

if you dont like em just toss an angel in there for a bout 5 minutes problem solved

 

[russo36]

Hi guys... Sry to jump on this thread.... But I was curious to ask... What do u use you filter for??? Reason I ask is bc I just started
My system about a month ago... But I don't use a canister filter... I only use my sump and skimmer along w micron socks some sponges and
Live rock. I have a real good canister filter that I was thinking on using for my carbon or phosguard instead of putting it in my sump.... Can I use it
For this reason??? I heard diff views about using a canister filter w saltwater

 

[AquaJunkie]

Hi guys... Sry to jump on this thread.... But I was curious to ask... What do u use you filter for??? Reason I ask is bc I just started
My system about a month ago... But I don't use a canister filter... I only use my sump and skimmer along w micron socks some sponges and
Live rock. I have a real good canister filter that I was thinking on using for my carbon or phosguard instead of putting it in my sump.... Can I use it
For this reason??? I heard diff views about using a canister filter w saltwater

I only use my hob for extra filtration.
I got filter floss in one half which I change weekly and I run rowaphos in the other half to help with phosphates. I currently don't run a sump.

 

[Reefing Madness]

Hi guys... Sry to jump on this thread.... But I was curious to ask... What do u use you filter for??? Reason I ask is bc I just started
My system about a month ago... But I don't use a canister filter... I only use my sump and skimmer along w micron socks some sponges and
Live rock. I have a real good canister filter that I was thinking on using for my carbon or phosguard instead of putting it in my sump.... Can I use it
For this reason??? I heard diff views about using a canister filter w saltwater

For what you are planning on using it for, yes, you will have no issues using it that way.

 

[russo36]

Oh ok... Thanks reefing madness