spider web looking stuff??

[coltsfan80]

Hello everyone,

I am a new member to this site, as I am new to the hobby of saltwater. My tank has been set up for almost 4 months now and I noticed today I have this spider web looking stuff swaying in the water off of one of my rocks...any idea as to what it could be????

[kraze3]

look up vermatid snails, i think thats how you spell it. Search for them on google, they produce webs it may be what your seeing

[kraze3]

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[welcome]

[coltsfan80]

yep that is what it looks like...from what I read, it appears this is a bad thing?? also I have noticed in the recent weeks, I have this venice flytrap looking things on a couple of my rocks and also a green bubble...any clue as to what those are? As you can tell I am learning all of this stuff:)

[kraze3]

the Vermatid snail is a good thing I think. I dont think its bad at all. I guess it could get ugly looking if the cobwebs are everywhere

The bubble could be bubble algea. If so dont pop it, try to siphon it out.

Im not sure about the venus flytrap, some one else may be able to help you there. In the meantime check these sites for some hitchhiker pics

http://melevsreef.com/id/

http://www.xtalworld.com/Aquarium/hitchfaq.htm

[coltsfan80]

wow, cool ...thanks...I definatly have a few of those critters in there...all good...so thats a good thing :) I am glad there is a place like this where new members to this hobby can come to get help...I have read several books, and talked to different people at supposably reputable lfs and I have all read and been told different things...it can be confusing, I really appreciate the help!!

[kraze3]

Anytime. Theres tons of people here to help with any problems you may have. Many have different methods and different opinions but thats not a bad thing. Just tons more information and ideas for you and your tank! :D Good Luck!

[demonsp]

wow thanks i saw these on my tank this morning,my tanks is 4 weeks young and i know coming here would help just not this fast.