New and need help identifying.

WhiteAsRice · Sep 17, 2019

Hello all,

I haven't a clue what these are or where they came from, my tank has had water in it and pump running for almost 3 months now, and the only live stock is around 40 snails. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Crabs McJones · Sep 17, 2019

Tube sponges, harmless filter feeders, however the tiny fuzzy little things around them may be hydroids.

WhiteAsRice · Sep 17, 2019

Crabs McJones said:
Tube sponges, harmless filter feeders, however the tiny fuzzy little things around them may be hydroids.

Nothing better then seeing the word harmless in your response! Thanks a ton

Crabs McJones · Sep 17, 2019

WhiteAsRice said:
Nothing better then seeing the word harmless in your response! Thanks a ton

I would however keep an eye on the hydroids. they tend to die out as the tank matures.

WhiteAsRice · Sep 17, 2019

Crabs McJones said:
I would however keep an eye on the hydroids. they tend to die out as the tank matures.

Definitely will be monitoring.. I got my uv set up last night, maybe that will help to keep them from spreading off the rock they are on now

ScottR · Sep 17, 2019

I see the hytoids as well. Can see the little illuminated parts that look like balls. You may hear some people freak out about them, but they go away on their own. Don’t nuke your tank trying to rid of them. Everything looks good so far there.

WhiteAsRice · Sep 17, 2019

ScottR said:
I see the hytoids as well. Can see the little illuminated parts that look like balls. You may hear some people freak out about them, but they go away on their own. Don’t nuke your tank trying to rid of them. Everything looks good so far there.

Thanks Scott, I noticed them first time about 2 weeks ago, and although theres about twice the amount I first noticed, they arent spreading anywhere but the rock surface they are on. I'd rather not resort to WMD's lol

Jon Fishman · Sep 17, 2019

I barely know the difference between a fish and a rock, but just wanted to say “Welcome to R2R”. Stay awhile

sixty_reefer · Sep 17, 2019

ScottR said:
I see the hytoids as well. Can see the little illuminated parts that look like balls. You may hear some people freak out about them, but they go away on their own. Don’t nuke your tank trying to rid of them. Everything looks good so far there.

Will have to disagree, I never seen digitates to go away on their own. Eliminating small particles food may slow them down but they will never go away on their own.