Red splotches on live rock

[scoles_b]

Just bought these 2 pieces of LR yesterday. Anyone have any idea what these red splotches are? I tried googling it, many people have asked the question but none of the pics looked anything like this.

 

[scoles_b]

Just bought these 2 pieces of LR yesterday. Anyone have any idea what these red splotches are? I tried googling it, many people have asked the question but none of the pics looked anything like this.

Moved it up to the DT to get a better pic.

 

[Kristy3693]

Does it come off when you touch it, or is it hard/solid?

 

[obscurereef]

I had that on some dry rock. I just assumed it was coralline.

 

[scoles_b]

Didn't come off, feels like its stuck there but it has a smooth texture.

 

[Kristy3693]

My guess is coralline then.

 

[scoles_b]

My tank is currently still cycling.. I was just afraid it would be something bad. Some spots are smooth and other spots have raised points coming out, weird looking. Also saw a little worm that almost looks like a centipede ?. This is my first SW tank, so I don't know much about hitchhikers yet. Thanks for the input

 

[obscurereef]

That worm was probably a bristle worm. If it gets huge and looks flat and fat, it's probably a fireworm. There's some amazing hitchhikers out there.

 

[scoles_b]

Whatever it is, it creeps me out!!! Lol. Thanks again!!!!

 

[saltwaternewbie12]

Are the red spots foraminiforin? I know I spelled that wrong, but maybe....

 

[spoonman]

There is a good link in my signature to saltwater hitch hikers.

 

[scoles_b]

Are the red spots foraminiforin? I know I spelled that wrong, but maybe....

I do believe that is what it is. I have researched it a bit more, and that sounds more like it! My tank is no where near established enough for coralline, I'm sure! LR has been in the tank 3 days and that stuff is already spreading to other rocks... It's crazy!