Whats growing on my live rock?

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by BMClark05, Oct 5, 2008.

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  1. BMClark05

    BMClark05 Astrea Snail

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    So i noticed when i set my tank up that there was something white growing on my live rock. It grows very slowly bc i just noticed that it got bigger and was wondering what it was. Its a white tube looking thing. I have no clue what it is but i would like to know. Thanks for your help
     
    BMClark05, Oct 5, 2008
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  2. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    Can you get a pic?
     
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  3. Phayes

    Phayes Aiptasia Anemone

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    Likely either a sponge or a tunicate(seasquirt).

    Google both and you'll likely find a match!- or get us a picture and someone should be able to ID it for you.
     
    Phayes, Oct 5, 2008
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  4. razvan

    razvan Astrea Snail

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    i may be off but it may be a reaction that the rock is having to the new tank. like a new tank syndrome. If it is like a film and it tends to float upwards in strings, then that is what it is. I had that and it went away. I did do a water change just in case. My LFS told me the same thing.
    Hope it helped.
     
    razvan, Oct 14, 2008
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