White fuzz on live rock - Page 4

ExFOWLR · 04/03/2011, 06:16 AM

the next sample taken came right from the rock. I took a small piece of rock and brought it in a sample cup with tank water. these are the opaque white hairs that are present on the rock. Notice the complete lack of any cellular structure. Is this dead and was living at one time. It resembles GHA when you look at it but it is less than 1/4" tall and covers all the rock.
The first is at 200X, the second is 400X.

ExFOWLR · 04/03/2011, 06:18 AM

Here is wet prep at 1000X.

ExFOWLR · 04/03/2011, 06:22 AM

here are methlene blue stains at 200X, 400X, and 1000X.

ExFOWLR · 04/03/2011, 06:24 AM

here is a worm we found swimming around on the slide

ExFOWLR · 04/03/2011, 06:33 AM

I also have water chemistry results that maybe someone could translate and explain if some of the more obscure results like potasium are good or bad. I'll post those later so as to not hijack the thread.

lastduke · 04/14/2011, 12:27 AM

i have the same algae/bacteria on all rock....mine was boosted up by adding a new LED light without an acclimation.
Do we know how to control and eliminate it?

HighlandReefer · 04/14/2011, 07:13 AM

Well, we have had some of these white looking pests identified as algae and the last one appears to be a fungus to me. If so, two completely different types of pests.

A few hobbyists have reported good results using AlgaeFix Marnine where others said it did not work.

I would reduce phosphate using GFO and constantly scrub rock clean of pest. Run GAC with filter bags collecting debris. Skim wet with a good skimmer. Keep all debris out of tank.

lastduke · 04/14/2011, 10:55 AM

Thanks,Cliff, i am doing exactly what you said except the algaefix. I have increased the GFO for about two month, the fuzzy stuff stopped growing, but didn't get off the rock. I hope the algaefix will help on that.

lastduke · 04/14/2011, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 650-IS350

Yeah first time I tried with slightly higher doses sps turned brown and Zs&Ps weren't happy. Should the skimmer be off during time of dosing for an amount of time?

Chales, how are you doing? do you have the same problem in your tank?

650-IS350 · 04/16/2011, 06:50 PM

Sup duke,

How's HFF?

tanks ok, it was growing on frag plus and any non organic matter. I dipped all my zoanthids/frag plugs and frag racks in a mix of MELAFIX and PIMAFIX and scrub off the racks in super hot water... don't see a lot of signs of that issue as much very little let on the frag plugs. Gonna dip them again tommorrow with the same mix for like 15-20 mins, didn't hurt the Z's and P's and Duncans.

lastduke · 04/16/2011, 08:28 PM

Charles, keep me updated on Metafix and pimafix. I ordered the Algaefix to give it a try. I don't want to dip individually, i hope i can treat it in the tank. It stopped growing after mg got raised to 1800ppm.

650-IS350 · 04/16/2011, 11:55 PM

when I dosed more of the AF SPS turned brown on me.

heliguy71 · 05/23/2011, 01:38 PM

do you have any microscope pics of common dinos highlandreefer,i am trying to figure out if it is in fact dinos.

thanks mike

HighlandReefer · 05/24/2011, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heliguy71

do you have any microscope pics of common dinos highlandreefer,i am trying to figure out if it is in fact dinos.

thanks mike

http://www.google.com/search?um=1&hl...&aqi=&aql=&oq=

lastduke · 12/22/2011, 07:51 PM

wow,it surprised me that I have this problem (algae or bacteria) for more than half an year and still could not get rid of it.

650-IS350 · 07/15/2013, 10:16 AM

It slowed down on me but recently noticed that its started to cover my rocks and any material that is not organic or organic material that has died like dead sps or something. anyone got a magic bullet for this thing?

bertoni · 07/16/2013, 12:10 AM

I haven't heard of a good way to kill this type of pest.

lastduke · 07/26/2013, 07:20 PM

Charles what the light are you using? I switched the led light from a white/blue to a full spectum one , the white stuff slowly died off'

650-IS350 · 07/26/2013, 10:19 PM

Kessil a350w

650-IS350 · 08/23/2013, 11:44 PM

update: I cranked up the nobs on my white / blue on my kessil so now its pretty bright and white in my tank for a couple weeks, and also running phosphate reactor, carbon... then all the sudden ( KNOCK ON WOOD ) my tank is clean as heck only area where I see some residual is in my black plastic in tank skimming overflow box. Since its black the light can't get there much.

idoj · 08/22/2015, 11:05 AM

Can anyone tell me what this is growing on my rock?

idoj · 08/22/2015, 11:07 AM

Can anyone tell me what this is growing on my white rock?

bertoni · 08/22/2015, 10:24 PM

The blurry blob might be a sponge or tunicate. I'd guess sponge.

reefinainteazy · 10/31/2015, 10:43 PM

I have some white patches with vein like features I would assume it isn't bacteria but not sure there is another one within 8-10 inches from the larger one

bertoni · 11/02/2015, 12:53 AM

To Reef Central

It looks like a sponge to me, but I can't be sure.

04/03/2011, 06:33 AM	#80
ExFOWLR Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pleasant Prairie,WI Posts: 228	I also have water chemistry results that maybe someone could translate and explain if some of the more obscure results like potasium are good or bad. I'll post those later so as to not hijack the thread. __________________ You shouldn't hang me on a hook, Johnny. My father hung me on a hook once. ONCE! Current Tank Info: 75g.

04/14/2011, 07:13 AM	#82
HighlandReefer Team RC Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highland, Maryland Entomologist Posts: 14,591	Well, we have had some of these white looking pests identified as algae and the last one appears to be a fungus to me. If so, two completely different types of pests. A few hobbyists have reported good results using AlgaeFix Marnine where others said it did not work. I would reduce phosphate using GFO and constantly scrub rock clean of pest. Run GAC with filter bags collecting debris. Skim wet with a good skimmer. Keep all debris out of tank. __________________ Cliff Babcock Intestests: Digital Microscopy; Marine Pest Control; Marine Plants & Macroalgae Current Tank Info: 180 g. mixed reef system

04/16/2011, 06:50 PM	#85
650-IS350 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 14,555	Sup duke, How's HFF? tanks ok, it was growing on frag plus and any non organic matter. I dipped all my zoanthids/frag plugs and frag racks in a mix of MELAFIX and PIMAFIX and scrub off the racks in super hot water... don't see a lot of signs of that issue as much very little let on the frag plugs. Gonna dip them again tommorrow with the same mix for like 15-20 mins, didn't hurt the Z's and P's and Duncans. __________________ * RETIRED FROM REEFING * Just enjoying the box of water from afar

04/16/2011, 11:55 PM	#87
650-IS350 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 14,555	when I dosed more of the AF SPS turned brown on me. __________________ * RETIRED FROM REEFING * Just enjoying the box of water from afar

07/15/2013, 10:16 AM	#91
650-IS350 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 14,555	It slowed down on me but recently noticed that its started to cover my rocks and any material that is not organic or organic material that has died like dead sps or something. anyone got a magic bullet for this thing? __________________ * RETIRED FROM REEFING * Just enjoying the box of water from afar

04/14/2011, 12:27 AM	#81
lastduke Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland,Oregon Posts: 1,323	i have the same algae/bacteria on all rock....mine was boosted up by adding a new LED light without an acclimation. Do we know how to control and eliminate it?

04/14/2011, 10:55 AM	#83
lastduke Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland,Oregon Posts: 1,323	Thanks,Cliff, i am doing exactly what you said except the algaefix. I have increased the GFO for about two month, the fuzzy stuff stopped growing, but didn't get off the rock. I hope the algaefix will help on that.

04/16/2011, 08:28 PM	#86
lastduke Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland,Oregon Posts: 1,323	Charles, keep me updated on Metafix and pimafix. I ordered the Algaefix to give it a try. I don't want to dip individually, i hope i can treat it in the tank. It stopped growing after mg got raised to 1800ppm.

05/23/2011, 01:38 PM	#88
heliguy71 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: larsen,wisconsin Posts: 81	do you have any microscope pics of common dinos highlandreefer,i am trying to figure out if it is in fact dinos. thanks mike

12/22/2011, 07:51 PM	#90
lastduke Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland,Oregon Posts: 1,323	wow,it surprised me that I have this problem (algae or bacteria) for more than half an year and still could not get rid of it.

07/16/2013, 12:10 AM	#92
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	I haven't heard of a good way to kill this type of pest. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

07/26/2013, 07:20 PM	#93
lastduke Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland,Oregon Posts: 1,323	Charles what the light are you using? I switched the led light from a white/blue to a full spectum one , the white stuff slowly died off'

07/26/2013, 10:19 PM	#94
650-IS350 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 14,555	Kessil a350w __________________ * RETIRED FROM REEFING * Just enjoying the box of water from afar

08/23/2013, 11:44 PM	#95
650-IS350 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 14,555	update: I cranked up the nobs on my white / blue on my kessil so now its pretty bright and white in my tank for a couple weeks, and also running phosphate reactor, carbon... then all the sudden ( KNOCK ON WOOD ) my tank is clean as heck only area where I see some residual is in my black plastic in tank skimming overflow box. Since its black the light can't get there much. __________________ * RETIRED FROM REEFING * Just enjoying the box of water from afar

08/22/2015, 11:05 AM	#96
idoj Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 4	Can anyone tell me what this is growing on my rock?

08/22/2015, 11:07 AM	#97
idoj Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 4	Can anyone tell me what this is growing on my white rock?

08/22/2015, 10:24 PM	#98
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	The blurry blob might be a sponge or tunicate. I'd guess sponge. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

11/02/2015, 12:53 AM	#100
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	*To Reef Central* It looks like a sponge to me, but I can't be sure. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni