White lint on my glass?

Discussion in 'Algae' started by dirtyroastbeef, Mar 9, 2010.

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  1. dirtyroastbeef

    dirtyroastbeef Plankton

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    I just switched my 55g FOWLR to a 34g reef tank. Kept the same live rock (about a year old) and used newly mixed water. I know see what looks like small pieces of white fuzz/lint on the inside of my glass. Any idea what this could be and how to best deal with it?
     
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  3. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    I'm dealing with the same thing right now!! I have no idea what it is. I'm anxious to see what people say.
     
  4. Night-Rida

    Night-Rida Finback Whale

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    probly some type of pods.. are they very small white dots with like 8 legs..
     
  5. dirtyroastbeef

    dirtyroastbeef Plankton

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    I'm not sure. They're really small, and some of them do look sort of like a little bug. Most just kind of look like a clump of fine threads. I added a Mandarin yesterday, so I'll watch and see if he goes for them or not.
     
  6. ReefWizard

    ReefWizard Coral Banded Shrimp

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    If they are pods, they move (like claw on the glass) if you look closely.
     
  7. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    Im wondering if you have hydroids in the free floating stage?
     
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  9. Bunner

    Bunner Bubble Tip Anemone

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    i have always had it... its jusy algae i assume. i clean it off with my magfloat.
     
  10. Night-Rida

    Night-Rida Finback Whale

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    its normal dont worry..