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[tharbin]

That was going to be my guess as well!

Mine as well except I'd say sponge with vermetid snails

 

[Gumbies R Us]

But there are killing my corals , I’ve been taking rocks out or moving coral to keep them from sure death . It’s been going on for about a year . The first time it killed my Garth bonsai which was about a foot and a half tall . I keep removing it only for it to come back . I really don’t want to tear down this tank .

Is it just in that one area, or is it pretty widespread?

 

[CoralB]

Hmmm, nobody on here calls them crayfish?

Kevin does !

 

[tbrown]

But there are killing my corals , I’ve been taking rocks out or moving coral to keep them from sure death . It’s been going on for about a year . The first time it killed my Garth bonsai which was about a foot and a half tall . I keep removing it only for it to come back . I really don’t want to tear down this tank .

There are some Angels that are obligate spongivores... That means, given the opportunity, they eat sponges. However, they'll also, usually, eat LPS if not kept well fed.

 

[tharbin]

Good afternoon everyone.

 

[tbrown]

Mine as well except I'd say sponge with vermetid snails

You're probably right, vermetid is more likely.

 

[CoralB]

Keep in mind, color isn't indicative of anything when it comes to sponges really. You could have 3 different black sponges in your tank, all 3 completely unrelated. 1, 2, or all 3 could be completely harmless or toxic. Some are toxic only to close by corals, some to the whole tank, and some even to humans.

Ones to humans ? How so ?

 

[CoralB]

Good afternoon everyone.

Hey Tom !

 

[tbrown]

Ones to humans ? How so ?

Some can release toxins that are harmful to us.

 

[kevgib67]

Good afternoon everyone.

Good afternoon Tom!

 

[CoralB]

Some can release toxins that are harmful to us.

In what way ? Skin contact or breathing issues ?

 

[tbrown]

In what way ? Skin contact or breathing issues ?

I think mainly skin contact. Again, I've never been affected but I've seen some warnings from other people smarter than me.

 

[CoralB]

Opps

 

[00W]

Good afternoon everyone.

Hi Tom!

 

[CoralB]

I think mainly skin contact. Again, I've never been affected but I've seen some warnings from other people smarter than me.

I think there’s alway some misfortunate person that will always no better than I . I’ll try the main page and thank you for your experience and help.

 

[CoralB]

Is it just in that one area, or is it pretty widespread?

It comes and I take it out then I find it in a new area . The glass seems to be a constant .

 

[CoralB]

There are some Angels that are obligate spongivores... That means, given the opportunity, they eat sponges. However, they'll also, usually, eat LPS if not kept well fed.

I thought about a angel before . Is there one who would could live in a 75 gallon ?

 

[CoralB]

Rut ro Raggy!

Raggy of course !!

 

[tharbin]

It comes and I take it out then I find it in a new area . The glass seems to be a constant .

Do you have a sand bed and if so how deep is it? The affinity for the glass is somewhat intriguing as there is a branch of sponges commonly called silica sponges that are predominately deep sea but they produce silica dioxide spicules (basically glass) instead of calcium carbonate or spongin.

 

[CoralB]

Do you have a sand bed and if so how deep is it? The affinity for the glass is somewhat intriguing as there is a branch of sponges commonly called silica sponges that are predominately deep sea but they produce silica dioxide spicules (basically glass) instead of calcium carbonate or spongin.

Yes and is about a inch at the most .