White spots forming all over my tank

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  1. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    They look almost like calcium build ups all over my tank like coraline but pure white even forming on my clam but mostly my tank. Ill try to snap a picture tonight.
     
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  3. Magnett2

    Magnett2 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Do you have nerites?
     
  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    My thoughts exactly.
     
  5. Broaner

    Broaner Feather Duster

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    Subbing in. Are they spiralish?
     
  6. saltyfresh

    saltyfresh Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    What does nerts have to do with it??
     
  7. link248

    link248 Ritteri Anemone

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    Because they lay eggs, and it looks like small white spots on your glass and equipment
     
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  9. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    Finally made it home to take a picture.
     
  10. JJL

    JJL Purple Tang

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    Yup, they are just snail eggs.
     
  11. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    Sweet Ill leave them then thanks.
     
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