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[justfishen]

Hi, I have a Blasto Frag in QT and there are all these white stick things surrounding it. Seems like they are growing. Any ideas what they are and how to deal with them?

 

[Matt L]

Could be a type of algae or tube dwelling critter. Manual removal is the best bet. I’d use a good toothbrush in between the polyps in a separate container of tank water.

 

[justfishen]

Could be a type of algae or tube dwelling critter. Manual removal is the best bet. I’d use a good toothbrush in between the polyps in a separate container of tank water.

Ok will try that. Maybe Hydrogen Perioxide dip for algea? They are notoving or wiggling so I dont think its a worm. Mayne algea as is it spreading but ive never seen a white algea before.

 

[Matt L]

Ok will try that. Maybe Hydrogen Perioxide dip for algea? They are notoving or wiggling so I dont think its a worm. Mayne algea as is it spreading but ive never seen a white algea before.

Instead of dipping the coral in peroxide, I suggest using a cotton swap dipped in it. But you may still have to brush or pull it off after. If they have tentacles, could also be hydroids.