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dcsaquarium · Nov 6, 2013

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I have this tiny tiny little clear thing on the glass. I can't get a good pic so I had to draw it. Any ideas?

Rob&Gab · Nov 6, 2013

does it kinda look like a pineapple? is so look up pineapple sponge. there compltely harmless just double check on google.

dcsaquarium · Nov 6, 2013

Just like a stick with those branch things at the top but tiny and clear looking.

AXxiumRage · Nov 6, 2013

Very well could be an aptasia by your stellar drawing. Lol! Try and get a pic it will help a lot. Good luck!

dcsaquarium · Nov 6, 2013

Ha lol. I will try to get a pic tomorrow but it is super small.

Bjohn · Nov 6, 2013

I'm pretty sure it's a feather duster haha. If it had a slender solid looking tube then it's a feather duster. Also if the tip looks like a fan.

dcsaquarium · Nov 7, 2013

That would be awesome! I don't have any yet so if it traveled in on something that would just make my month!

Chrissy · Nov 7, 2013

Sounds like a hydroid. Is your tank new? If they are the little clear ones that hang out on the glass, they usually disappear as the tank matures.

dcsaquarium · Nov 7, 2013

Yeah it's been up since end of July.

Chrissy · Nov 7, 2013

Try googling 'hydroids on glass' and see if that's what it looks like. There are different types. The ones on corals and rocks are bad, but the little clear ones on glass are usually harmless.

dcsaquarium · Nov 7, 2013

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looks like these kinda but clear, on glass and really small

Tahoe61 · Nov 7, 2013

Did you already rule out Aiptasia?

shred5 · Nov 7, 2013

Chrissy said:
Sounds like a hydroid. Is your tank new? If they are the little clear ones that hang out on the glass, they usually disappear as the tank matures.

Agreed it is a hydroid...