Hitchhiker identification help, please.

[thoughtnomad]

While closely inspecting my tank, something swam past in front of me. I had my nose right up against the glass, so that's the only reason I saw it. It landed on the glass and after further inspection, I found 3 more on the glass.

I apologize for the poor quality on this, it's just so small, maybe 1-2 mm, and I can't get my camera to focus any better. Can you help me identify it from this, please? The last thing I added to my tank was chaeto in the second chamber of my Fluval 13.5, a month or so ago.

Edit: I think it may be a form of Aiptasia? Sticking out from the middle on the other side it has a slight protrusion. This is from the underside up against the glass.

Edit 2: Maybe a small/young hydroid?

 

[EvanDeVita]

dang I know this- it’s some type of jellyfish. Gimme a minute I’ll find out it’s name

 

[EvanDeVita]

I think it’s a hydromedusa

 

[JGT]

Hydroid.

 

[thoughtnomad]

I think it’s a hydromedusa

Hydroid.

Should I be concerned? Thank you for your responses.

 

[tripdad]

Suck them out as you see them. No need to panic, just remove them as you can.

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Hard to tell what it is...possible a Hydroid Jellyfish but I don't know.

 

[01xp]

How old is the tank? Usually in young tanks the form and disappear on their own

 

[thoughtnomad]

Suck them out as you see them. No need to panic, just remove them as you can.

Ok so there’s no benefit to having them, right? They look pretty cool though.

How old is the tank? Usually in young tanks the form and disappear on their own

That’s good to know. It’s two months old so probably not a concern, right? I also had some flatworms show up this week too, I think, but they weren’t the red ones. Is this just part of cycling/establishing a tank?

 

[Jeffcb]

very cool

 

[01xp]

Flatworms can be a problem I don't know the one you have but your tank is very young. My current setup is about 7 months I had the hydroids in the beginning now they're all gone

 

[thoughtnomad]

Flatworms can be a problem I don't know the one you have but your tank is very young. My current setup is about 7 months I had the hydroids in the beginning now they're all gone

Haha yeah it’s been creeping me out this past week. First the flatworms then the hydroids, I wasn’t sure if this was normal or I was losing control. Not that I expect to ever really be in control but I’d like to have an idea what’s going on! I’ll keep an eye in the flatworms though. Thanks!

very cool

Right? I was hoping they’d be benevolent and maybe something that would grow slightly larger/be beneficial. It’s very interesting seeing the lifecycle of a new tank. Very exciting. It’s my first so this is all new to me, and I’m very curious, and honestly kind of in awe.

 

[01xp]

Be patient my friend it's a very young tank you'll do fine

 

[thoughtnomad]

Thank you for

Be patient my friend it's a very young tank you'll do fine

Thank you for your confidence. I do appreciate it! I’m definitely dedicated, so I can’t wait to see what comes from this.

 

[Wolf89]

These medusa stage hydroids and your aceol flatworms are completely harmless little creatures whose populations will vanish as your reef tank matures. The flatworms will eat pods, and as pods bloom in the beginings, they will as well.

 

[thoughtnomad]

These medusa stage hydroids and your aceol flatworms are completely harmless little creatures whose populations will vanish as your reef tank matures. The flatworms will eat pods, and as pods bloom in the beginings, they will as well.

That’s good to know, thank you. I have had pods the last couple weeks, so that makes sense. I’m just glad to know that it’s it normal for the lifecycle. Thank you very much.