Can someone ID what's growing on my LR?

Valentini89 · 02/14/2018, 09:37 PM

This grey fuzzy stuff is growing and it's spreading kindof fast.

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Anemone · 02/14/2018, 09:56 PM

Does it blow off easily, or is it semi-solid?

If it blows off easily and comes apart, it's probably a bacterial mat, often caused by dead organic matter in the area. How old is your tank?

If it's more solid, it could be a spreading sponge. The white/semi-clear ones generally prefer areas out of the light, so you often find it growing out from beneath, or between rocks.

Either one can be siphoned out of the tank, but the sponge will be more difficult to get off.

Kevin

Valentini89 · 02/14/2018, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anemone

Does it blow off easily, or is it semi-solid?

If it blows off easily and comes apart, it's probably a bacterial mat, often caused by dead organic matter in the area. How old is your tank?

If it's more solid, it could be a spreading sponge. The white/semi-clear ones generally prefer areas out of the light, so you often find it growing out from beneath, or between rocks.

Either one can be siphoned out of the tank, but the sponge will be more difficult to get off.

Kevin

I've already turned the lights out tonight.. I'll go at it with the baster tomorrow. Thanks. BTW, the tank is a bit over a year old.

Bigcefa · 02/14/2018, 11:12 PM

Looks like a sponge to me . Certain ones can be a pain id get it out of the tank

Reef noob_ · 02/15/2018, 01:56 PM

+1 for sponge. I’d leave it. It signals a more mature system, congrats!

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02/14/2018, 09:56 PM	#2
Anemone Cloning Around Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Valencia, California Posts: 25,267	Does it blow off easily, or is it semi-solid? If it blows off easily and comes apart, it's probably a bacterial mat, often caused by dead organic matter in the area. How old is your tank? If it's more solid, it could be a spreading sponge. The white/semi-clear ones generally prefer areas out of the light, so you often find it growing out from beneath, or between rocks. Either one can be siphoned out of the tank, but the sponge will be more difficult to get off. Kevin __________________ Back in the pool, swimming with the sharks... Current Tank Info: Red Sea 425XL w/Kessil AP700, Vertex 180i Skimmer, 2 x Vortech MP40s

02/15/2018, 01:56 PM	#5
Reef noob_ Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: holmdel, NJ Posts: 555	+1 for sponge. I’d leave it. It signals a more mature system, congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ________________________ New Build in progress http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2528685 90 gallon DT, 65 Gallon Fuge, Chinese LEDs, LPS and Soft coral reef

02/14/2018, 11:12 PM	#4
Bigcefa Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 843	Looks like a sponge to me . Certain ones can be a pain id get it out of the tank