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02/12/2012, 10:45 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Pace,Fl
Posts: 174
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Any way to get rid of these?
I believe they are suppose to be good but they are slowly taking over.
   Any help is greatly appreciated! |
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02/12/2012, 10:50 AM
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In Memoriam
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Infinity and Beyond
Posts: 2,445
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IMO they are Tube worms or commonly known as small feather dusters. The only way I have found to get rid of them is to scrape them off. Yes they will come back!
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02/12/2012, 10:51 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 581
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Feather dusters are not bad but if you have to many get an arrow crab. They seem to like them.
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02/12/2012, 11:09 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 961
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Wow, you've got pretty ones. They are beneficial. They're a filter feeder, so if they're growing that much, you've got plenty for them to eat. Getting rid of them all at once may upset that balance. If you don't like them, scrape off some each week, while doing a water change. Cut back on feeding processed dry foods. If you're feeding frozen, feed less or strain it. If you're feeding phyto, check the date on the bottle.
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02/12/2012, 11:14 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Long Island NY
Posts: 15,549
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Give them to me
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