ID This Creature

[Cscultho]

Always see these tiny white star fish looking things on my tank glass but have never known what they are or what their job is in the aquarium.

They have a body with what appears several legs making it appear like tiny star fish or snow flakes...Thoughts?

 

[AcroNem]

Do you notice them moving around or are they sessile? What I see looks more like a kind of Hydroid.

 

[Cscultho]

Do you notice them moving around or are they sessile? What I see looks more like a kind of Hydroid.

I never see them moving but they somehow end up on the glass. I did a larger water change yesterday and the water is very clear so they are more noticable on the glass.

 

[AcroNem]

I never see them moving but they somehow end up on the glass. I did a larger water change yesterday and the water is very clear so they are more noticable on the glass.

I'm going to go with a Hydroid of some kind. We'll wait for others to give their ideas as well.

 

[Cscultho]

I'm going to go with a Hydroid of some kind. We'll wait for others to give their ideas as well.

if it is indeed a hydroid are they good or bad guys and what is their function?

 

[KJ]

Hydroids - Medusae

(Mini Jellies, Medusa)


Suitability: Watch them!
Diet: Small plankton and particulate matter. Not a problem except in breeding tanks, etc.

 

[Cscultho]

Hydroids - Medusae

(Mini Jellies, Medusa)


Suitability: Watch them!
Diet: Small plankton and particulate matter. Not a problem except in breeding tanks, etc.

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[AcroNem]

Hydroids - Medusae

(Mini Jellies, Medusa)


Suitability: Watch them!
Diet: Small plankton and particulate matter. Not a problem except in breeding tanks, etc.

Thanks for adding more info! Saved my thumbs this morning.