Clear Algae?? ID

[jhritz]

tanks about 2 weeks old now, and i have started to notice a little clump of clear algae on a rock upfront (doesn't show up in pictures). it's like little clear/opaque tubes/sticks sticking out of my rock. there is probable 20-25 of them in a 1/2" diameter circle on the rock. anyone have any ideas what it could be?

i researched aptasia, and all of the pictures i have seen look nothing like this?

any ideas

[Henry Bowman]

Need a photo. There's so much marine life that looks like what you are describing that it is impossible to tell without seeing it...?

[jhritz]

i'll see if i can get a picture up. but like i said it doesn't show up to well because its clear in color.

[lordofthereef]

Never seen clear algae before (unless it was on its deathbed). Would be interested in a pic as well to see what you are describing.

[BeanMachine]

Vermatid snails or a worm of some kind is my guess.

[jhritz]

was out of town for the weekend. finally got a chance to get some pics of up. doesn't show up to well in pic because its clear/opaque. this is the best shot i could get of it.

any ideas??

[jhritz]

Anyone have a clue as to what this might be?

[Ohiomom]

More than likely some sort of tunicate or sea squirt possible a sponge..pretty sure it is nothing to worry about..

[Maivortex]

Prolly a sponge or tunicate

[mtisc323]

Nothing I would worry about ... probably hitchiked on the rock and either way if its a turnicate or sponge, theyre filter feeders, and are fine to have.

[jhritz]

ok, thanks. i've been researching a lot lately and just haven't been able to find anything similar to whats in my tank.

thanks for the help.

[Ohiomom]

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/AscidianPIX/Ascidians5.htm

Here is a good page..maybe of some help.

[seapug]

It's a sponge-- a natural, living water filter. Nothing to be alarmed about.

[sharrison]

it looks ike a BOMB!!! get outta there....

[jhritz]

what do you mean a "BOMB"?