Rock flower has something around the base?

Jon956 · Sep 8, 2018

I just got it a few days ago still hiding under a rock. I noticed it had something around it’s foot should I leave it alone?

Jon956 · Sep 8, 2018

It looks like hair algae to me was looking for a second opinion

James M · Sep 8, 2018

Agree on the GHA

Mirya · Sep 8, 2018

It is just a ring of mucus and debris. They occasionally form them around their foot.

Jon956 · Sep 8, 2018

Should I leave it alone? Its still acclimating to the tank don’t want to stress it if I don’t have to

Mirya · Sep 8, 2018

Yeah you can let it be. It isn't going to harm it. It might even slip off one night when it curls up to sleep. Or might leave it behind if it goes on a walk. If it really bother you, you can blow it off with a turkey baster.

Jon956 · Sep 8, 2018

Mirya said:
Yeah you can let it be. It isn't going to harm it. It might even slip off one night when it curls up to sleep. Or might leave it behind if it goes on a walk. If it really bother you, you can blow it off with a turkey baster.

Thanks