What are these new white spots?

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by califjewls, Mar 9, 2009.

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  1. califjewls

    califjewls Astrea Snail

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    Hi there, in the past couple days these white spots have popped up on some of my pieces of live rock? Can anyone tell me what is causing it or what it is? Good, bad or just ugly..lol Tank is 6 wks old..

    SG 1.025
    PH 8.2
    Calcium 420
    dkh 9
    Nitrite 0
    Ammonia 0
    Phosphate 0
    Nitrate .12

    Thank you in advance! :)
     

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  2. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    im not sure from the pic, but i think its just some animal life its probably a good thing that you rock has life on it. considering that i don't know what it is more then likely its harmless since its not a crab or slug.
    maybe sponges.
     
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  3. 10acrewoods

    10acrewoods Fire Goby

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    tuff to tell from pic. maybe if you could get closer pic.
     
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  4. gregger

    gregger Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Need a better picture of what you are talking about.
     
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  5. califjewls

    califjewls Astrea Snail

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    I will attempt a better picture.. im not great at aquarium photography... Gregger I love your avatar, thats great!! :)
     
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