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jvr1102 · 10/12/2007, 11:33 AM

So i have my tank been set up for a few months, i have some white things on the glass. They almost look like spiders, white circular center and looks like legs coming out from all sides. They are very very small and they move around. Ill try and take pics but they are really small. Any ideas what this could be?

jvr1102 · 10/12/2007, 11:43 AM

sorry it double posted

riley290 · 10/12/2007, 11:53 AM

most likely micostars...an excellent edition to your tank! These guys will help with detritus removal. You may see a huge bloom of these guys early on, but don't worry they'll established a population equilibrium as they use up nutrients.

Some fish may even eat these guys, but I'm not too sure about that, kinda new to this myself.

barbra · 10/12/2007, 11:54 AM

Also likely is that they could be Hydroids. These you don't want. It is very hard to be sure of what it is without a pic though.

10/12/2007, 11:33 AM	#1
jvr1102 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 521	question So i have my tank been set up for a few months, i have some white things on the glass. They almost look like spiders, white circular center and looks like legs coming out from all sides. They are very very small and they move around. Ill try and take pics but they are really small. Any ideas what this could be?

10/12/2007, 11:43 AM	#2
jvr1102 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 521	sorry it double posted

10/12/2007, 11:53 AM	#3
riley290 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 167	most likely micostars...an excellent edition to your tank! These guys will help with detritus removal. You may see a huge bloom of these guys early on, but don't worry they'll established a population equilibrium as they use up nutrients. Some fish may even eat these guys, but I'm not too sure about that, kinda new to this myself.

10/12/2007, 11:54 AM	#4
barbra Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Va Beach, VA Posts: 1,408	Also likely is that they could be Hydroids. These you don't want. It is very hard to be sure of what it is without a pic though.