white dots

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  1. deverrss

    deverrss Astrea Snail

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    my tank has white dots all over the windows and very back of it. they are very tiny and have string looking things around it. does anyone have an idea on what it is??
     
    deverrss, Jun 5, 2009
    deverrss, Jun 5, 2009
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  2. duhlsusional

    duhlsusional Flamingo Tongue

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    Can you take some pictures? Then i'm sure someone will know exactly what it is
     
    duhlsusional, Jun 5, 2009
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  3. acemow

    acemow Purple Spiny Lobster

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    sounds like tube worms or if there's a white dot in the middle with little stringy leg like things around it, hydroids would be my guess. Tube worms are filter feeders and good, hydroids usually dissappear as the tank ages.
     
    acemow, Jun 5, 2009
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  4. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    They are probably Spirorbid worms!
     
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  5. Alex

    Alex Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    hi

    Hydroyde jellyfish sounds like your answer there. they will come and go. nothing to worry about.
     
    Alex, Jun 6, 2009
    Alex, Jun 6, 2009
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