What is this?

jk1nole · 04/09/2010, 05:24 PM

I've notice these things in my sump lately... They are attached themselves to the walls and skimmer. At first I didn't think anything of it. Now it has me concerned.

If it is bad... what do I do?

Sisterlimonpot · 04/09/2010, 05:25 PM

It's a sponge, I've heard them called q-tip sponges. don't worry about them, they filter the water for you.

Aquarist007 · 04/09/2010, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sisterlimonpot

It's a sponge, I've heard them called q-tip sponges. don't worry about them, they filter the water for you.

good call---I agree

TXCrawdad · 04/09/2010, 07:51 PM

I always find it a plus when stuff like that starts growing. Makes the tank look established.

kam5512 · 04/09/2010, 09:09 PM

i hate not knowing what something is... i always read up on it...

jk1nole · 04/09/2010, 09:22 PM

Thanks for the help... It is hard not to always jump to conclusions. Glad it is a good thing.

iamwrasseman · 04/09/2010, 09:52 PM

dont worry about it as its just a sponge .

jk1nole · 04/27/2010, 08:35 PM

I have a couple more questions regarding these sponges. I still have them in my sump... quite a few.

It doesn't really bother me except.... When I turn my pump off to change the filter sock. When I turn the pump back on tons of these sponges are spit out into the tank. Then they are all just floating around until they get sucked in the overflow. I see my fish trying pecking at them.

Could this be a potential problem with dumping a ton of what I would think be nutrients into the tank all at once? Will the fish or coral eat them? I have a duncan and some other softies.

Should I consider adding any kind of critter to my sump? Or just let things be?

Tuscaquatics · 04/27/2010, 08:57 PM

I wouldn't worry. Consider it another form of zooplankton. If some of your fish eat them, it's a plus.

04/09/2010, 05:25 PM	#2
Sisterlimonpot R.C. Fraternity President Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Litchfeild Park AZ Posts: 11,490 Blog Entries: 2	It's a sponge, I've heard them called q-tip sponges. don't worry about them, they filter the water for you. __________________ Jimmy MASVC President Dishes are done man! Current Tank Info: 300 in progress

04/09/2010, 09:52 PM	#7
iamwrasseman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: syracuse Posts: 7,003	dont worry about it as its just a sponge . __________________ This hobby certainly can put you in some weird positions ! Dave Current Tank Info: 40 freshwater,25saltwater 2000 gallons ,enough tanks for an army ?

04/09/2010, 07:51 PM	#4
TXCrawdad Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 113	I always find it a plus when stuff like that starts growing. Makes the tank look established.

04/09/2010, 09:09 PM	#5
kam5512 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: springfield mo Posts: 59	i hate not knowing what something is... i always read up on it...

04/09/2010, 09:22 PM	#6
jk1nole Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 211	Thanks for the help... It is hard not to always jump to conclusions. Glad it is a good thing.

04/27/2010, 08:35 PM	#8
jk1nole Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 211	I have a couple more questions regarding these sponges. I still have them in my sump... quite a few. It doesn't really bother me except.... When I turn my pump off to change the filter sock. When I turn the pump back on tons of these sponges are spit out into the tank. Then they are all just floating around until they get sucked in the overflow. I see my fish trying pecking at them. Could this be a potential problem with dumping a ton of what I would think be nutrients into the tank all at once? Will the fish or coral eat them? I have a duncan and some other softies. Should I consider adding any kind of critter to my sump? Or just let things be?

04/27/2010, 08:57 PM	#9
Tuscaquatics Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 1,324	I wouldn't worry. Consider it another form of zooplankton. If some of your fish eat them, it's a plus.