Foraminiferans?

[ginarodgers]

I have a 75 gallon that has been up and running for about 6 years. The past year or so I've let it go a bit, I'm now trying to get it back in shape and after doing a clean and re-aqua scape of all the live rocks I found these on one of the larger rocks. I did a bit of research and the closest thing they resemble are foraminiferans. Any ideas? Are they good or should I try to get rid of them?

Any help is greatly appreciated!!

 

[Nano sapiens]

Yes, that's what they are. They are harmless and add to the reef tank biodiversity.

 

[SantaMonicaHelp]

Wow, I never heard of foraminiferans before. I'm so sorry I couldnt help much here. But they look pretty there on the picture. :thumb:

-YK

 

[ginarodgers]

nano - thanks for the info! SantaMonica - I only found out about them by doing a little digging on Google. I'm anxious to see if they grow or spread anymore. They are a really nice color, will go well with the coralline algae that is coming back.

 

[SantaMonicaHelp]

Good thing it's not bad to your tank at all! :)

-YK