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02/13/2019, 10:34 AM
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Can anyone help me identify to see if i need to remove
Hello all,
Im back its been a while. I'm having problems trying to see if what i have is good to leave or to get rid of. The white fuzzy or looks like a spiderweb is on my rock but also little by little creeping up on to my coral. What is this white stuff. The yellow stuff has also poped up started with one now i have three. Can anyone tell me if this stuff is safe or not. I also have some black stuff a little but its still there ill post a pic in a bit i was only allowed 4 to 5 pics. So if anyone has idea on what it can be or how to get rid of them. I have a lot of hydroid i think thats how you spell it. I cant win that war to many of them. If i shine a flashlight on the rocks i can see them all. but just with the naked eye cant really tell if they are there. If anyone has a solution for those it would be very helpful. Thanks in advance @rmyvet |
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02/13/2019, 10:46 AM
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It's all just different type of sponges. Nothing to worry about.
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02/13/2019, 10:57 AM
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Thanks for the reply Is it ok for the sponge to slowly cover up my coral. Is it going to just eventually cover it and kill my coral or should i scrape it off where it meets the coral. Thanks @rmyvet |
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02/13/2019, 11:04 AM
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Yep.. sponges..
99% of the time they are harmless. Sometimes they may encroach on a coral and they can be manually removed if needed..
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02/13/2019, 11:39 AM
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02/13/2019, 11:43 AM
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Long time hows it going? Ok thanks it just seems that what i want to thrive doesnt and what i dont even ask for i get. I can grow lots of hydroids sponges and different critters but i can't seem to get my coral to stay for long. Welcome to the reef world lol. Well thanks for the heads up. @rmyvet. |
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02/13/2019, 04:25 PM
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Going great...
Corals are slow growers and take some time to get established/content.. Stability in parameters is key too.. Its easy to get weeds to grow in your yard but having a lush green lawn takes time/patience/hard work..
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02/13/2019, 04:45 PM
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It took me 4 months before I could keep softies and some LPS. It's now about 8 months since setting up my new tank, and I'm finally able to start keeping SPS. It's very slow rolling for sure, despite me being active in the hobby for the past 10+ years, and being considered an "advanced" hobbyist.
Just take your time, enjoy the sponges and hydroids (I started with dry rock, so I have none of those interesting things to watch grow and find new interest with). Check parameters, make sure they're in-line with the recommended standards. Make sure they're stable. Make sure you're feeding just enough, but also keeping the water clean (really harder than it sounds, especially in a new tank). If after 6 months you can't get anything to survive, it's time to use a chemical-absorbent pad, do some large-scale water changes, check for rust or debris, and diagnose. good luck, welcome back! |
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