Orange patch on LR

[ssunthar]

Hi Experts, Noticed a bright orange patch on a LR. This rock been in the tank for very long and I don't remember adding anything new lately.

And it glows under blue light too..

Not sure if it is safe or I should just remove the rock... suggestions please.

Thanks.

 

[WheatToast]

Could we get an image under white light (ex. a flashlight)?

 

[blaxsun]

Interesting.

 

[WheatToast]

Interesting.

Maybe a sponge. Maybe macroalgae. And maybe something else entirely.

 

[blaxsun]

Maybe a sponge. Maybe macroalgae. And maybe something else entirely.

It picked the right season to be festive!

 

[Uzidaisies]

Kinda looks like dragons breath.

 

[ssunthar]

Could we get an image under white light (ex. a flashlight)?

The first 2 pics where taken under white light. The diameter of the patch is about 2cm.

 

[Isopod80]

They're actually a type of benthic formaniferan. Harmless filter feeders. Most typically die off rather quickly in the average tank.

 

[blaxsun]

Free filter feeders - cool!

 

[Isopod80]

Free filter feeders - cool!

Yup, I have a variety in my tank that looks like little red sps but I dose phytoplankton daily.

 

[ssunthar]

Kinda looks like dragons breath.

Dragon's breath normally will be more maroon purplish.. this patch is more bright orange and i don't see any leafy structure.

 

[blaxsun]

Yup, I have a variety in my tank that looks like little red sps but I dose phytoplankton daily.

I do as well, but my tank has yet to be blessed with sponges and filter feeders (I guess my fish and cleanup crew are working overtime).

 

[Isopod80]

I've got a bright yellow Clathrina sponge that's gonna need a trim pretty soon. Among others. If you weren't in Canada I'd offer you some. Lol

 

[ssunthar]

They're actually a type of benthic formaniferan. Harmless filter feeders. Most typically die off rather quickly in the average tank.

Wow... interesting.

 

[Isopod80]

Wow... interesting.

Yup, I've had them in several tanks...I wish I had them now. I like the little harmless oddballs.

 

[ssunthar]

They're actually a type of benthic formaniferan. Harmless filter feeders. Most typically die off rather quickly in the average tank.

Yup, mine died off too... gone without a trace.

 

[Isopod80]

Yup, mine died off too... gone without a trace.

Oh well. At least you got to witness them for a bit.