Pix & ID: Critters that come in your rocks: the good and the bad. - Page 237

mrpergo · 05/12/2017, 02:37 PM

green bubble algae, don't pop it because it will spread. Pull the rock and cut them off if you can or get an emerald crab

ladynavyvet · 05/12/2017, 08:46 PM

Definitely get a emerald crab, they are interesting to keep in your tank. It was my first invert, and mine is doing a yoemans job keeping my rocks clean. It can be quite entertaining too.

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Ron Reefman · 05/13/2017, 06:04 AM

Option #2!

Carefully remove them. It isn't the end of the world if you pop one or two open, but they are a nuisance bubble algae. They are each a single cells and if they pop, they can spread. So do your best to try and remove them intact. They can get in between branching corals and become very difficult to remove.

AlSimmons · 05/13/2017, 10:41 AM

Just a heads up for those who are considering an Emerald crab for bubble algae, the bubbles pop when they're eaten. Unless you want that crab as a pet as opposed to a janitor you might as well just rip the bubbles out yourself. (preferably right before a water change)

Btw there have been some reports of Emerald crabs going rouge and attacking corals, so there's that as well. Definitely keep your eye on them.

Sugar Magnolia · 05/13/2017, 11:40 AM

I had 100% success killing bubble algae with hydrogen peroxide. Inject each bubble with a hypodermic needle full of the hydrogen peroxide.

badellbe · 05/13/2017, 11:55 PM

So I got part 2 of my TBS package. Saw this fish checking out my cuke so I caught it.

badellbe · 05/14/2017, 12:16 AM

First attempt at the aquascape.

ladynavyvet · 05/14/2017, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badellbe

So I got part 2 of my TBS package. Saw this fish checking out my cuke so I caught it.

That's different, can't wait to find out what it is.

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Ron Reefman · 05/14/2017, 04:32 AM

badellbe, sorry but I can't help with the fish.

About you aquascape, are those the TBS rocks? Did the big sponges come with the rock?

I'm assuming you are fairly new to the hobby (you joined RC in April). I'd make a few comments. The tank looks too crowded to my eye. You have lots of rock and not a lot of free space. If you are doing a tank that is nontraditional, that's OK. But if you expect to add fish they will need to be small as there isn't much room to swim.

There isn't a lot of room for corals to grow.

How big is this tank? You have several good size sponges and they can be very difficult to keep. They tend to starve to death over time (anywhere from a few weeks to a few months). Sponges aren't like fish or corals, they have different food requirements and water flow requirements.

I wish you all the best.

Sugar Magnolia · 05/14/2017, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badellbe

So I got part 2 of my TBS package. Saw this fish checking out my cuke so I caught it.

That's a pearl fish. It was checking out your cucumber because that's where it lives. The Pearl fish and cucumber have a symbiotic relationship.

badellbe · 05/14/2017, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Reefman

badellbe, sorry but I can't help with the fish.

About your aquascape, are those the TBS rocks? Did the big sponges come with the rock?

I'm assuming you are fairly new to the hobby (you joined RC in April).

Yes it is TBS rock and everything in the tank came from them. I don't even know what some of the stuff in there is yet. There is a flame scallop that looks like it would need more room to hop around. It is a 22 Gal 16x16x20. I bought the 15 gal "package" This is my first tank. I was planning on making it mostly rock with one or two small fish. There are 8 pieces of rock in there. Maybe I should pull a couple out?

MNFishGuy · 05/15/2017, 02:09 PM

Anyone have any idea what the big white thing is?

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AlSimmons · 05/15/2017, 03:46 PM

It just a harmless sponge.

Ron Reefman · 05/16/2017, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badellbe

Yes it is TBS rock and everything in the tank came from them. I don't even know what some of the stuff in there is yet. There is a flame scallop that looks like it would need more room to hop around. It is a 22 Gal 16x16x20. I bought the 15 gal "package" This is my first tank. I was planning on making it mostly rock with one or two small fish. There are 8 pieces of rock in there. Maybe I should pull a couple out?

Wow! are you saying those big sponges came with the rock? Or did you get them at the same time as the rock but ordered them special? I know they sell other critters and sponges.

The flame scallop is a filter feeder and may struggle in a new tank. It does NOT need room to 'hop around'. Once it finds a spot where it's happy it will attach to a rock and likely stay there permanently.

You don't need to remove rock. It's all about what you want in the tank. If you were only going to add a few small fish, then you're fine. I have a 65g shallow reef 4'x2"x14" and it's got a lot of rock and very few fish as well.

Just enjoy!

Ron Reefman · 05/16/2017, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MNFishGuy

Anyone have any idea what the big white thing is?

Al is 100% right. A very cool sponge in fact.

Sponges can be quite difficult to keep so enjoy this one. I've seen a couple almost like your's in my tank as well.

ladynavyvet · 05/16/2017, 06:52 AM

A quick ditto about your flame scallop. I have one in my tank. Don't be surprised if it seems to disappear going under, between, or behind your rock structure, mine has. I can basically see it's reflection on my back glass. It may move occasionally, otherwise pretty stationary. I hope your scallop does as well as mine is doing

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badellbe · 05/16/2017, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Reefman

Wow! are you saying those big sponges came with the rock? Or did you get them at the same time as the rock but ordered them special? I know they sell other critters and sponges.

Once it finds a spot where it's happy it will attach to a rock and likely stay there permanently.

Just enjoy!

They came with the rock. They were freebies. The only thing I ordered was the rock and the clean up crew They also threw in a crab (picture attached). The scallop has been hiding in the rocks. He's probably in his third spot now. I have been feeding the tank Kent Microvert every other day. And I am also going to be feeding Seachem Phytoplankton twice a week.

badellbe · 05/16/2017, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ladynavyvet

A quick ditto about your flame scallop. I have one in my tank. Don't be surprised if it seems to disappear going under, between, or behind your rock structure, mine has. I can basically see it's reflection on my back glass. It may move occasionally, otherwise pretty stationary. I hope your scallop does as well as mine is doing

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That he has. I search the rocks with a flashlight looking for him. I was wondering if he would get someplace he couldn't get out of. He is in his third spot now, Guess he's looking for a good spot to call home.

ladynavyvet · 05/16/2017, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badellbe

That he has. I search the rocks with a flashlight looking for him. I was wondering if he would get someplace he couldn't get out of. He is in his third spot now, Guess he's looking for a good spot to call home.

That is what it's doing. They are quite beautiful to look at, but seemingly bashful, therefore seldom seen once in our tanks.

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AlSimmons · 05/16/2017, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badellbe

They came with the rock. They were freebies. The only thing I ordered was the rock and the clean up crew They also threw in a crab (picture attached). The scallop has been hiding in the rocks. He's probably in his third spot now. I have been feeding the tank Kent Microvert every other day. And I am also going to be feeding Seachem Phytoplankton twice a week.

It looks kind of like a Decorator crab.

ladynavyvet · 05/18/2017, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badellbe

They came with the rock. They were freebies. The only thing I ordered was the rock and the clean up crew They also threw in a crab (picture attached). The scallop has been hiding in the rocks. He's probably in his third spot now. I have been feeding the tank Kent Microvert every other day. And I am also going to be feeding Seachem Phytoplankton twice a week.

I'd not try the Phytoplankton, unless the scallop is a bigger one. I tried to target feed mine, and it rejected it all, even after chopping it following dehydrating them. Mine seems to be doing well on the marine granules, and the brine shrimp and algae cubes I feed the tank to feed my cardinal fish. It's been over 4 months, and all's well with it.

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jilmarieaz · 05/20/2017, 08:06 AM

hitchhiker green crab id came in on macroalgae. Looks like emerald but legs not fuzzy and lighter green also belly is white and looks like a stone https://www.facebook.com/search/top/...rs%20anonymous

jilmarieaz · 05/20/2017, 08:16 AM

https://www.facebook.com/jill.m.patt...1802168823715/
video for above crab id

jilmarieaz · 05/21/2017, 09:46 AM

better photo and video

jilmarieaz · 05/21/2017, 09:51 AM

https://www.facebook.com/jill.m.patt...1811573578828/

05/12/2017, 02:37 PM	#5901
mrpergo Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hilton,N.Y. Posts: 398	green bubble algae, don't pop it because it will spread. Pull the rock and cut them off if you can or get an emerald crab __________________ 75 gal.,80#LR,20 gal sump, skimmer,pair of RW-8's Pair of Ocellaris Black & White Clowns, Pair of Kaudern Cardinal,One Spot Foxface, Bi-color Blenny, Tomini Tang,Yellow Watchman Goby, Green Mandarin

05/13/2017, 06:04 AM	#5903
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	Option #2! Carefully remove them. It isn't the end of the world if you pop one or two open, but they are a nuisance bubble algae. They are each a single cells and if they pop, they can spread. So do your best to try and remove them intact. They can get in between branching corals and become very difficult to remove. __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017

05/13/2017, 11:40 AM	#5905
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	I had 100% success killing bubble algae with hydrogen peroxide. Inject each bubble with a hypodermic needle full of the hydrogen peroxide. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

05/14/2017, 04:32 AM	#5909
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	badellbe, sorry but I can't help with the fish. About you aquascape, are those the TBS rocks? Did the big sponges come with the rock? I'm assuming you are fairly new to the hobby (you joined RC in April). I'd make a few comments. The tank looks too crowded to my eye. You have lots of rock and not a lot of free space. If you are doing a tank that is nontraditional, that's OK. But if you expect to add fish they will need to be small as there isn't much room to swim. There isn't a lot of room for corals to grow. How big is this tank? You have several good size sponges and they can be very difficult to keep. They tend to starve to death over time (anywhere from a few weeks to a few months). Sponges aren't like fish or corals, they have different food requirements and water flow requirements. I wish you all the best. __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017

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ladynavyvet Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 315	Definitely get a emerald crab, they are interesting to keep in your tank. It was my first invert, and mine is doing a yoemans job keeping my rocks clean. It can be quite entertaining too. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

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05/15/2017, 02:09 PM	#5912
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05/16/2017, 06:52 AM	#5916
ladynavyvet Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 315	A quick ditto about your flame scallop. I have one in my tank. Don't be surprised if it seems to disappear going under, between, or behind your rock structure, mine has. I can basically see it's reflection on my back glass. It may move occasionally, otherwise pretty stationary. I hope your scallop does as well as mine is doing Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

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jilmarieaz Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 10	hitchhiker green crab id came in on macroalgae. Looks like emerald but legs not fuzzy and lighter green also belly is white and looks like a stone https://www.facebook.com/search/top/...rs%20anonymous

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jilmarieaz Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 10	https://www.facebook.com/jill.m.patt...1802168823715/ video for above crab id

05/21/2017, 09:46 AM	#5924
jilmarieaz Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 10	better photo and video

05/21/2017, 09:51 AM	#5925
jilmarieaz Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 10	https://www.facebook.com/jill.m.patt...1811573578828/