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Old 09/26/2003, 08:38 PM
inadaze inadaze is offline
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Can someone Identify?

Hi,
There are two things in my aquarium which i cannot identify. It's really starting to bug me...
The first are these really small white balls with short white tentacles ( hair thin) around them. They cling onto my algae on the glass and such. There is probably a hundred of them.
Also, I've found three or four of these honeycomb-like things on my glass behind my live rock. They look like white bee-hives and they're about the size of a coin.
Sorry my discriptions were so lame. If someone can tell me what they are, or if I should get rid of them for that matter, I would really appreciate it.
Thanks
Jay
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Old 09/26/2003, 09:22 PM
reef_freak_hou reef_freak_hou is offline
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inadaze -

Descriptions are subjective and without a picture it is difficult to tell.

What you describe as white balls with tentacles could most be certain pods which we all strive for. They are animals that breed in a healthy tank and help feed the captive reef.

The honeycomb item sounds like it could be a type of sponge. Again this can be the sign of a healthy reef.

If it's any of these items, neither is bad for your tank.
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Old 09/26/2003, 09:23 PM
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Not too sure of the first, the second is likely eggcases of some kind. Try browsing the Ask Dr. Ron forum. He is the resident invert. expert. Also try some of the Reefkeeping online mag. issues @ www.reefkeeping.com

HTH!
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