New and need help identifying.

[WhiteAsRice]

Hello all,

I haven't a clue what these are or where they came from, my tank has had water in it and pump running for almost 3 months now, and the only live stock is around 40 snails. Any help is greatly appreciated!

 

[Crabs McJones]

Tube sponges, harmless filter feeders, however the tiny fuzzy little things around them may be hydroids.

 

[WhiteAsRice]

Tube sponges, harmless filter feeders, however the tiny fuzzy little things around them may be hydroids.

Nothing better then seeing the word harmless in your response! Thanks a ton

 

[Crabs McJones]

Nothing better then seeing the word harmless in your response! Thanks a ton

I would however keep an eye on the hydroids. they tend to die out as the tank matures.

 

[WhiteAsRice]

I would however keep an eye on the hydroids. they tend to die out as the tank matures.

Definitely will be monitoring.. I got my uv set up last night, maybe that will help to keep them from spreading off the rock they are on now

 

[ScottR]

I see the hytoids as well. Can see the little illuminated parts that look like balls. You may hear some people freak out about them, but they go away on their own. Don’t nuke your tank trying to rid of them. Everything looks good so far there.

 

[WhiteAsRice]

I see the hytoids as well. Can see the little illuminated parts that look like balls. You may hear some people freak out about them, but they go away on their own. Don’t nuke your tank trying to rid of them. Everything looks good so far there.

Thanks Scott, I noticed them first time about 2 weeks ago, and although theres about twice the amount I first noticed, they arent spreading anywhere but the rock surface they are on. I'd rather not resort to WMD's lol

 

[Jon Fishman]

I barely know the difference between a fish and a rock, but just wanted to say “Welcome to R2R”. Stay awhile

 

[sixty_reefer]

I see the hytoids as well. Can see the little illuminated parts that look like balls. You may hear some people freak out about them, but they go away on their own. Don’t nuke your tank trying to rid of them. Everything looks good so far there.

Will have to disagree, I never seen digitates to go away on their own. Eliminating small particles food may slow them down but they will never go away on their own.