Whats on My Zoas

Discussion in 'Coral Health' started by jturnbull, Dec 4, 2009.

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  1. jturnbull

    jturnbull Purple Spiny Lobster

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    What is this stringy stuff of my zoas? It almost looks like a super glue substance.

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    jturnbull, Dec 4, 2009
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  2. RustyShakleford

    RustyShakleford Feather Duster

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    im curious too, bump
     
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  3. jturnbull

    jturnbull Purple Spiny Lobster

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    anyone?
     
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  4. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    Look kind of like a sponge. Has it been growing?
     
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  5. jturnbull

    jturnbull Purple Spiny Lobster

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    The coral itself seems to be fine. I noticed this about a week ago. The strings have seemed to get a little longer. When the polyps are fully opened you can't really seem them as well.
     
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  6. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    If they move, its a spaghetti worm, if they dont, its a branhing sponge.


    Luna
     
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  7. jturnbull

    jturnbull Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Are either of those bad for the coral?
     
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  8. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Opps........I meant to say branching and no, both beneficial.


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  9. jturnbull

    jturnbull Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Thanks a lot luna
     
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  10. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Anytime my friend, thats why we're here.;)



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