Snot on my Rock?

[Reef8008]

What is this? Video attached. Looks like slime or snot. Only showing up on my rock. Is this from my snails? I have about 10 astrea snails and a couple nassarius snails.

 

[Chrisv.]

What is this? Video attached. Looks like slime or snot. Only showing up on my rock. Is this from my snails? I have about 10 astrea snails and a couple nassarius snails.

Sponges

 

[Reef8008]

Sponges

Thanks. I researched briefly and seems I don't need to be concerned. Is there a way to control if it starts to get out of control? I don't like them much... looks like snot. Not too pretty. But I guess if they are useful.

 

[Chrisv.]

Thanks. I researched briefly and seems I don't need to be concerned. Is there a way to control if it starts to get out of control? I don't like them much... looks like snot. Not too pretty. But I guess if they are useful.

You could probably manually remove them, or perhaps depending on what else is in your tank there are fish that would be happy to help out. It's tricky because many sponge eaters will also go after corals. Some angels or butterfly fish might be suitable.

 

[Reef8008]

You could probably manually remove them, or perhaps depending on what else is in your tank there are fish that would be happy to help out. It's tricky because many sponge eaters will also go after corals. Some angels or butterfly fish might be suitable.

Thanks for the info and tips.