Refugium Critter Identification

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I just started a refugium two weeks ago and suddenly today there are three new 'critters' on the glass wall. Please help me figure out if these are friends or foes.

#1 Blob thing
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#2 Orange/Brown stringy thing
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#3 Brownish dots
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I just started a refugium two weeks ago and suddenly today there are three new 'critters' on the glass wall. Please help me figure out if these are friends or foes.

#1 Blob thing
IMG_6898.jpg

#2 Orange/Brown stringy thing
IMG_6899.jpg

#3 Brownish dots
IMG_6904.jpg
Can't I'd, but all welcome in refugium.
 

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Pic #1 are benthic formaniferans - harmless filter feeders.
Pic #2 is likely sponge - another harmless filter feeder.
Pic #3 is too blurry to tell.
 

Keeping it clean: Have you used a filter roller?

  • I currently use a filter roller.

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  • I don’t currently use a filter roller, but I have in the past.

    Votes: 6 3.3%
  • I have never used a filter roller, but I plan to in the future.

    Votes: 48 26.5%
  • I have never used a filter roller and have no plans to in the future.

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