What is this

[Amarker3297]

there are these little white things on the wave makers and the glass they look like tiny snails. Does any one know what they are and if I should be worried or not?

 

[mtfish]

Micro-feather dusters.

 

[rapid]

spirorbid worms

 

[rapid]

 

[Amarker3297]

spirorbid worms

Are they safe for my tank?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Spirobid worms.
Tiny white dots about the size of a pinhead can be found in reef tanks, overflow boxes, and sumps as well as on return pumps. They are Spirorbid Worms, which are filter feeders. It won't hurt to scrape them off if they obstruct your view, but they are harmless. This image is of their selfmade shell, and a tiny featherduster head pops out to capture nearby particulates. Reef-safe.

 

[Amarker3297]

Spirobid worms.
Tiny white dots about the size of a pinhead can be found in reef tanks, overflow boxes, and sumps as well as on return pumps. They are Spirorbid Worms, which are filter feeders. It won't hurt to scrape them off if they obstruct your view, but they are harmless. This image is of their selfmade shell, and a tiny featherduster head pops out to capture nearby particulates. Reef-safe.

Sweet thanks so much

 

[rapid]

Are they safe for my tank?

what he said yes they are safe

 

[supernanoguy]

Glad to have found this thread. I am noticing some on my new tank as well. Guess it must be a sign things are going well in some sense.