ID please?

dolphn78 · 05/27/2018, 02:52 PM

Still new to saltwater. Found these in my tank today. They are tiny (1/16"), white and they have little "branches" that wave around in the current. I have about a dozen of them on a 3" piece of rock.

Thanks in advance

Uncle99 · 05/27/2018, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dolphn78

Still new to saltwater. Found these in my tank today. They are tiny (1/16"), white and they have little "branches" that wave around in the current. I have about a dozen of them on a 3" piece of rock.

Thanks in advance

And the PIC?

dolphn78 · 05/27/2018, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle99

And the PIC?

New to forums, too. Lol thought I attached it but it didn't upload. Will post asap

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dolphn78 · 05/27/2018, 03:03 PM

That's as clear as I can get.

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dolphn78 · 05/27/2018, 03:10 PM

slightly better

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AlSimmons · 05/27/2018, 03:12 PM

It's kind of hard to tell from those pictures, but if I had to venture a guess I would go with Hydroids of some sort.

dolphn78 · 05/27/2018, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AlSimmons

It's kind of hard to tell from those pictures, but if I had to venture a guess I would go with Hydroids of some sort.

Thank you for your help!

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mcgyvr · 05/27/2018, 03:24 PM

Yep...looks like a harmless hydroid

dolphn78 · 05/27/2018, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mcgyvr

Yep...looks like a harmless hydroid

I like that word... Harmless... that makes me feel better about it

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AlSimmons · 05/27/2018, 04:35 PM

I'm not sure if harmless is the right word for them. An irritant seems more appropriate IMO. As long as they don't come into contact with your corals they're OK I guess, but definitely keep your eye on them.

dolphn78 · 05/27/2018, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AlSimmons

I'm not sure if harmless is the right word for them. An irritant seems more appropriate IMO. As long as they don't come into contact with your corals they're OK I guess, but definitely keep your eye on them.

I'm too apprehensive to add any corals just yet. I feel I still have allot to learn before I'll feel comfortable doing that.

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05/27/2018, 02:52 PM	#1
dolphn78 Registered Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 7	ID please? Still new to saltwater. Found these in my tank today. They are tiny (1/16"), white and they have little "branches" that wave around in the current. I have about a dozen of them on a 3" piece of rock. Thanks in advance

05/27/2018, 03:24 PM	#8
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Yep...looks like a harmless hydroid __________________ Who me?

05/27/2018, 03:03 PM	#4
dolphn78 Registered Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 7	That's as clear as I can get. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

05/27/2018, 03:10 PM	#5
dolphn78 Registered Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 7	slightly better Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

05/27/2018, 03:12 PM	#6
AlSimmons Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: California Posts: 2,482	It's kind of hard to tell from those pictures, but if I had to venture a guess I would go with Hydroids of some sort.

05/27/2018, 04:35 PM	#10
AlSimmons Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: California Posts: 2,482	I'm not sure if harmless is the right word for them. An irritant seems more appropriate IMO. As long as they don't come into contact with your corals they're OK I guess, but definitely keep your eye on them.