Microbe ID

Reef by Steele, Pods Starting @ $19
Jump to Last
Shackleton

Shackleton

Community Member
View Badges
Joined
Dec 2, 2019
Messages
36
Reaction score
14
What state or country do you live in
New Jersey
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Hi, wondering what these tiny microbes are in my reef tank, viewed here through a hand lens. They have a distinctive shape. Thanks!
68736DEB-DC90-4684-A805-F2AC0EC5479E.jpeg
 
Saltwater Aquarium
Acoel flatworms
 
Saltwater Aquarium
They don't harm anything. They can reproduce quickly though and smother coral. Fish will eat them, specifically wrasse.
 
Tidal Gardens

Similar threads

A
Zoa ID Help (my best guesses included)
Replies
4
Views
97
agf1583
A
C
Thread like pest ID?
Replies
1
Views
61
rayadog
rayadog
EnterName
Flatworm ID
Replies
1
Views
136
EnterName
EnterName
Euphylliaphyle
    • Like
What is this new critter?
2
Replies
20
Views
341
Euphylliaphyle
Euphylliaphyle
T
    • Like
Critter ID
Replies
5
Views
97
Tocspaw
T

TOP 10 Trending Threads

S
    • Like
Bali Green Slimer Acro - patches of STN?
2
Replies
26
Views
320
X-37B
X-37B
Stort
    • Like
    • Love
Nano Build Goby Garden
2
Replies
38
Views
384
Stort
Stort
strich
Please help me figure out why my ATO continues to overfill my sump it's driving me nuts!
2
Replies
22
Views
164
X-37B
X-37B
Ashish Patel
    • Like
Looking for Advice on Building and Finishing White Oak Aquarium Cabinetry
2 3
Replies
55
Views
484
BeanAnimal
B
Sam7
    • Like
    • Love
    • 2 Thumbs
Is the "ugly stage" of a new tank actually avoidable, or is it a mandatory rite of passage?
2 3 4
Replies
67
Views
1,056
Sam7
Sam7
S
HELP major losses in my quarantine system
2
Replies
28
Views
232
vetteguy53081
vetteguy53081
Metal Mum
    • Like
The perfect light for a 40 breeder?
2
Replies
20
Views
224
mcarroll
mcarroll
R
    • 2 Thumbs
    • Like
Clown lovers thread!
2 3
Replies
57
Views
566
Shua71
S
Daniel@R2R
    • Like
  • Poll Poll
What Do You Always Run Out of at the Worst Time?
2
Replies
21
Views
261
KrisReef
KrisReef
atoll
Have you guessed what it is yet?
2 3
Replies
49
Views
764
atoll
atoll
Reef by Steele, Pods Starting @ $19

WHAT DO YOU ALWAYS RUN OUT OF AT THE WORST TIME?

  • Salt mix

    Votes: 15 17.6%

  • Fish or coral food

    Votes: 5 5.9%

  • Test kits or reagents

    Votes: 8 9.4%

  • Filter media or replacement fleece

    Votes: 5 5.9%

  • RO/DI filters or supplies

    Votes: 14 16.5%

  • Fragging and repair supplies, like glue or epoxy

    Votes: 10 11.8%

  • I keep a backup of everything

    Votes: 21 24.7%

  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 7 8.2%
See comments…

New Posts

Tidal Gardens
TSA
Dinkins Aquatic Gardens
Nutramar Foods
SaltwaterAquarium.com
TCK Corals
World Wide Corals
New Posts
Back
Top
Home
Forums
Post thread…
Market
What's new