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Unread 04/19/2012, 02:00 PM   #1
nobeef
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white spots. HELP ID plz.

so this morning i noticed that there are so many white spots all over my back glass of the tank. I took one out and crushed they pretty hard but crush able. Anyone got an idea what they are? are they bad or good? here are some pics. Sorry if the pics are not good.


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Unread 04/19/2012, 02:11 PM   #2
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Spirorbid worms. Harmless filter feeders.


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Unread 04/19/2012, 02:13 PM   #3
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pics not that clear but i think either snail eggs or spirorbid worms. either way harmless.


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Unread 04/19/2012, 02:14 PM   #4
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if it's a snail eggs? it is bad?


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Unread 04/19/2012, 02:20 PM   #5
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^ sorry i read the the reply too quick. so it is harmless, thank you so much


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Unread 04/19/2012, 05:58 PM   #6
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very harmless


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