ID's please

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by StevenBell2, Oct 30, 2007.

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  1. StevenBell2

    StevenBell2 Plankton

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    Found these dudes while staring today.Have no clue what they are.
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    StevenBell2, Oct 30, 2007
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  2. Frizza

    Frizza Coral Banded Shrimp

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    They both look like a type of sponge, it is usually a sign that there are nutrients in the system and unless your tank is overrun by them then there is nothing to worry about. I have some in my sump in one of the chambers.
     
    Frizza, Oct 31, 2007
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  3. fletch

    fletch Kole Tang

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    Looks like a Scypha sponge, Thay are harmless filter feeders
     
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  4. mattgeezer

    mattgeezer Montipora Capricornis

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    also known as pineapple sponge:grin3:
     
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  5. StevenBell2

    StevenBell2 Plankton

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    Thanks for the help guys!
     
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  6. MILLERTIME

    MILLERTIME Feather Duster

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    is that what the hairy little white things are in my tank? sponges?
     
    MILLERTIME, Nov 4, 2007
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  7. sssnake

    sssnake Montipora Digitata

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    They (pineapple sponges) are present in my tank as well. Matter of fact they have started to multiply like rabbits. If they are beneficial to the tank at what point do they become a nuisance and how do you get rid of them?

    Should I leave them be?
     
    sssnake, Nov 4, 2007
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