white specs

Discussion in 'Algae' started by ilikespam, Feb 22, 2012.

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  1. ilikespam

    ilikespam Feather Duster

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    I think this is the right section for this.I keep having little white specs on my glass they are hard and cling pretty good.Does anyone have any idea what it could be.and how to get rid of it.
     
    ilikespam, Feb 22, 2012
    ilikespam, Feb 22, 2012
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  2. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Spirorbid worms?
     
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  3. ilikespam

    ilikespam Feather Duster

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    Maybe but they are very tiny.
     
    ilikespam, Feb 22, 2012
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  4. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    I bet its coraline algae.
     
    ingtar_shinowa, Feb 22, 2012
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  5. ilikespam

    ilikespam Feather Duster

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    I believe it is the spiorbid worms there are some on a rock that are bigger and identifiable.Thank you for the quick answer.Now to play the waiting game to get rid of them.Its a new tank so ill be dealing with this for a bit.I will also be moving the tank next week.
     
    ilikespam, Feb 22, 2012
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