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09-02-2009, 03:25 PM
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squid
Join Date: Sep 2009
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weird tube lik thingys
hey i have a 12 gallon reef tank and i have recently seen these tube like things on my live rock but they do not move, i think they seperate and spread around. they dont look harmfull but one in particular has grown on top of a coral and the coral wont come off because of it, and i cannot pick it off.Any suggestions of what it is and how to cure it?
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09-02-2009, 04:11 PM
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Shark
  
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Winona MN
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haha. :P Seriously though we will be better able to help you if we can see pictures. Could be a type of tube worm or a feather duster?
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There's a reason why blood, sweat and tears are all salty. I have saltwater coursing through my veins. - Melev
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09-02-2009, 04:12 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Lax Wis
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Same as what I was thinking.
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09-02-2009, 04:52 PM
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BAD GRAMMAR KILLS KITTENS
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Eau Claire, WI
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Are they small and coiled up with a little "feathery" creature that sometimes extend out the end of the tube? Without pictures, it really sounds like small feather dusters. They're harmless and will attach themselves to any hard surface, be it glass, live rock, or even corals sometimes. I wouldn't worry about the one on the coral, unless it's somehow adversely affecting the health of the coral. As Nick (firsthesitation) said, pictures would be helpful. 
Welcome to LARK, by the way!
-Joe
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09-02-2009, 05:45 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Eau Claire, WI
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Yep, welcome to LARK!
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90 Gallon Box-O-Rocks.
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09-02-2009, 05:48 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: La Crosse WI
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welcome to LARK. there are a lot of things that grow in a reef over time. Some things dont take long either so yes pics help a ton. I think you have to have 15 posts or more to post pics so get typing lol.
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120 mixed, 40B sump, MAG 18 return, AquaC EV150 w/ MAG 9,5, 7 x T5HO on 2 x IC660 ballasts
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09-02-2009, 07:34 PM
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L.A.R.K. Plumbing Guru
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Sparta, WI
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This could get very confusing with ReefLuvR and now reefluver... At first I thought maybe Jen lost her account info and made a new name.
In addition to what the others are thinking it could be... It also could be a sandworm (if it is taking some of your sand and making itself a tube off of the coral or rock) which is a harmless critter.
But, a picture would definately simplify this search. Feel free to google the options that we have put before you to see if any of them fit what you are talking about and if not just take a picture and we will be able to give you a proper Identification of your critter.
Welcome to the club!
Jason
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125 AGA w/ 75 AGA sump, Dolphin 3600 SP pump, MRC-3 Skimmer w/ Blueline #70 Pump, 1/5 HP Cyclone Chiller w/ temp controller, as well as a 70 gallon tank that is linked into the system to use as a frag growout*
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09-02-2009, 11:57 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Winona MN
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Jeez, I didnt even notice that. I thought it WAS Jen. WHOOPS!! Sorry didn't want to come across poorly but being i thought it was "Jen" I gave a little harder time then I normally would.
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There's a reason why blood, sweat and tears are all salty. I have saltwater coursing through my veins. - Melev
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45 Gallon Perfecto Cube, 24" Sunpod 250 Watt, Modded Coralife Super Skimmer 125, Tunze Ozmolator 3155, Oceanrunner 2500
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09-03-2009, 12:05 AM
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BAD GRAMMAR KILLS KITTENS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by firsthesitation
Jeez, I didnt even notice that. I thought it WAS Jen. WHOOPS!! Sorry didn't want to come across poorly but being i thought it was "Jen" I gave a little harder time then I normally would. |
FAIL
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09-03-2009, 10:56 AM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: La Crosse WI
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Originally Posted by schneijt
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big time FAIL
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120 mixed, 40B sump, MAG 18 return, AquaC EV150 w/ MAG 9,5, 7 x T5HO on 2 x IC660 ballasts
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09-03-2009, 11:13 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Winona MN
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 Thanks for your support guys. haha
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Nick
There's a reason why blood, sweat and tears are all salty. I have saltwater coursing through my veins. - Melev
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75 Gallon RR, SPS dominated, Outer Orbit 2x250 (14k)MH 4x54 T5, Bubble King Mini160, Tunze Ozmolator 3155, Eheim 1262
45 Gallon Perfecto Cube, 24" Sunpod 250 Watt, Modded Coralife Super Skimmer 125, Tunze Ozmolator 3155, Oceanrunner 2500
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09-03-2009, 12:32 PM
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BAD GRAMMAR KILLS KITTENS
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You're welcome...
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