White Things on Glass - Aquarium Advice

Suprised · 03-21-2004, 11:22 PM

90 [acronym:3ccaf695c5="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:3ccaf695c5] reef with keys live rock. A few weeks ago i noticed tiny tiny little white things walking around on the glass. There are quite a few of them and they're more prolific in areas of algea growth. I cant give a good description as theyre incredibly tiny. Theyre very active and appear fairly quick. About a month ago the tank had an ick outbreak. Could the little white things be related? The fish have been quarentined since but they're about ready to go back in the tank and i wanted to make sure these things werent something to worry about.

Question: Should i be concerned about these things? Is this common? Any idea what they are from the vague description?

fishfreek · 03-22-2004, 11:06 AM

This is a good sign. Its not the ich parasite so you dont need to be worried about that.

MrWrasse · 03-29-2004, 07:52 PM

I have recently noticed this also. The small ones look to have tails. If they are good....what are they? Just curious. I was assuming [acronym:3846e2f1f6="copepods, amphipods, etc"]pods[/acronym:3846e2f1f6] or plankton of some sort. My fish are in [acronym:3846e2f1f6="quarantine or quart depending on context"]QT[/acronym:3846e2f1f6] as well. When the fish are reintroduced will these be eaten?

WarOrks15 · 03-29-2004, 07:59 PM

some fish might eat them.

Hammer · 06-14-2004, 02:57 AM

OK But what are they because I just got over an ich attack and have the same thing?

revhtree · 06-14-2004, 03:19 AM

Its normal for a healthy tank.

Atari · 06-14-2004, 10:01 AM

They're [acronym:e7fd0d08a5="copepods, amphipods, etc"]pods[/acronym:e7fd0d08a5].

ButrflyShark · 07-02-2004, 12:43 AM

I have been going to aquariumfish.com and have been asking for like 3 weeks what these white "shell" looking things are! This is my first time here and didn't even have to ask the question and already I have answers! I'm so excited that I found this website!
Anyways, my little shells on the glass are turning grey and getting pointed with almost a tube worm looking thing sticking out of it. I think I found the mother of them all on one of my live rock pieces. But it's white and round, sort of looks like a cotton ball with a tube worm sticking out of it. They're are even starting to get into my filter! is there anything that I can do to keep these things down to a minimum? They're spreading like crazy!

snapcrackler · 07-02-2004, 02:38 AM

Quote:

sort of looks like a cotton ball with a tube worm sticking out of it.

Hi and welcome to AA

Those little guys are pineapple sponges AKA Q-tip sponges. Harmless filter feeders that like to live in [acronym:2473f44594="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:2473f44594] filters and high flow areas I have found (gobs of them in back of filter)

ButrflyShark · 07-02-2004, 01:37 PM

Thank you very much for [acronym:5ee98df88b="Identify"]ID[/acronym:5ee98df88b]'ing them! But, is there anything that I can do to keep them down to a minimum? And, are they at all related to the white "shell" things that are on my tank? (from my observations, the white shells are turning into the pineapple sponges, could this be right?)

03-21-2004, 11:22 PM	#1
Suprised Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chi Posts: 41	White Things on Glass 90 [acronym:3ccaf695c5="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:3ccaf695c5] reef with keys live rock. A few weeks ago i noticed tiny tiny little white things walking around on the glass. There are quite a few of them and they're more prolific in areas of algea growth. I cant give a good description as theyre incredibly tiny. Theyre very active and appear fairly quick. About a month ago the tank had an ick outbreak. Could the little white things be related? The fish have been quarentined since but they're about ready to go back in the tank and i wanted to make sure these things werent something to worry about. Question: Should i be concerned about these things? Is this common? Any idea what they are from the vague description?

03-22-2004, 11:06 AM	#2
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	This is a good sign. Its not the ich parasite so you dont need to be worried about that. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

03-29-2004, 07:52 PM	#3
MrWrasse Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weyers Cave, Virginia Posts: 64	I have recently noticed this also. The small ones look to have tails. If they are good....what are they? Just curious. I was assuming [acronym:3846e2f1f6="copepods, amphipods, etc"]pods[/acronym:3846e2f1f6] or plankton of some sort. My fish are in [acronym:3846e2f1f6="quarantine or quart depending on context"]QT[/acronym:3846e2f1f6] as well. When the fish are reintroduced will these be eaten? __________________ Scott

03-29-2004, 07:59 PM	#4
WarOrks15 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Rosemount, MN Posts: 1,073 Images: 24	some fish might eat them. __________________ A 46 [acronym:26a24007a2="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:26a24007a2] bow front (Soft coral) reef tank with a 10 [acronym:26a24007a2="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:26a24007a2] sump. And a 30 [acronym:26a24007a2="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:26a24007a2] ([acronym:26a24007a2="Small Polyped Stoney"]SPS[/acronym:26a24007a2] and Clam) reef tank hooked up to the sump of the 46 so they share water.

06-14-2004, 03:19 AM	#6
revhtree Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rossville. Ga Posts: 4,047 Images: 1	Its normal for a healthy tank. __________________ Remember to Keep Christ First! 120G - Deltec AP601 Skimmer - Reefkeeper2 - Geo 618 - (2)Tunze 6100 - Tunze 6212 Wave Box - (2) 250w MH's w/VHO

06-14-2004, 02:57 AM	#5
Hammer Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: Jacksonville,Florida Posts: 51	OK But what are they because I just got over an ich attack and have the same thing?

06-14-2004, 10:01 AM	#7
Atari Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,157 Images: 10	They're [acronym:e7fd0d08a5="copepods, amphipods, etc"]pods[/acronym:e7fd0d08a5]. __________________ My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met. - Rodney Dangerfield. Click HERE to vote for Aquarium Advice!

07-02-2004, 12:43 AM	#8
ButrflyShark Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 3	Been trying to find answers for weeks! I have been going to aquariumfish.com and have been asking for like 3 weeks what these white "shell" looking things are! This is my first time here and didn't even have to ask the question and already I have answers! I'm so excited that I found this website! Anyways, my little shells on the glass are turning grey and getting pointed with almost a tube worm looking thing sticking out of it. I think I found the mother of them all on one of my live rock pieces. But it's white and round, sort of looks like a cotton ball with a tube worm sticking out of it. They're are even starting to get into my filter! is there anything that I can do to keep these things down to a minimum? They're spreading like crazy!

07-02-2004, 01:37 PM	#10
ButrflyShark Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 3	Thank you very much for [acronym:5ee98df88b="Identify"]ID[/acronym:5ee98df88b]'ing them! But, is there anything that I can do to keep them down to a minimum? And, are they at all related to the white "shell" things that are on my tank? (from my observations, the white shells are turning into the pineapple sponges, could this be right?)

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