Id Please?

drillsar · 01/07/2007, 01:03 AM

What are these and how do I get rid of them? I have alot on my Rocks. I tried using a tooth brush but it seemed it spread.

bertoni · 01/07/2007, 01:15 AM

Those look like foraminiferans to me. Google should turn up some information, and I think Reefkeeping.com has an article on them.

drillsar · 01/07/2007, 01:24 AM

Thats what I thought it was, How do you get rid of these though? There all over.

Paintbug · 01/07/2007, 10:50 AM

why would you want to? they are harmless filter feeders. they also add diversity to your tank. they are also considered a sign of your tanks water quality.

Boomer · 01/07/2007, 12:38 PM

Jus wondering why you are asking what they are when your pic link is to reefs.org telling you what they are.

http://www.reefs.org/hhfaq/pages/mai.../faq_rock3.htm

These are probably foraminiferans. These little creatures are basically shelled protozoans, one celled organisms (Subphylum: Sarcodina - the amoebas). They form shells primarily composed of calcareous material, with siliceous material from sponges, or other organic material. They are mostly sessile (non-moving), but can move with the use of temporary structure called a "pseudopodia". This little "arm" reaches out and pulls the rest of the critter along. In any event, they are harmless bacterial/detrital consumers.

01/07/2007, 01:03 AM	#1
drillsar Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West Orange, NJ Posts: 2,838	Id Please? What are these and how do I get rid of them? I have alot on my Rocks. I tried using a tooth brush but it seemed it spread.

01/07/2007, 01:15 AM	#2
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	Those look like foraminiferans to me. Google should turn up some information, and I think Reefkeeping.com has an article on them. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

01/07/2007, 10:50 AM	#4
Paintbug Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stoneville, NC Posts: 6,169	why would you want to? they are harmless filter feeders. they also add diversity to your tank. they are also considered a sign of your tanks water quality. __________________ Never ask a girl over to see your crabs!! <-Tony-> Current Tank Info: NONE currently

01/07/2007, 12:38 PM	#5
Boomer Bomb Technician (EOD) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 11,842	Jus wondering why you are asking what they are when your pic link is to reefs.org telling you what they are. http://www.reefs.org/hhfaq/pages/mai.../faq_rock3.htm These are probably foraminiferans. These little creatures are basically shelled protozoans, one celled organisms (Subphylum: Sarcodina - the amoebas). They form shells primarily composed of calcareous material, with siliceous material from sponges, or other organic material. They are mostly sessile (non-moving), but can move with the use of temporary structure called a "pseudopodia". This little "arm" reaches out and pulls the rest of the critter along. In any event, they are harmless bacterial/detrital consumers. __________________ If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up Seawater Chemistry, Geology, ID Marine Life, Collecting Science Books, Explosives Technology, Audiophile An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

01/07/2007, 01:24 AM	#3
drillsar Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West Orange, NJ Posts: 2,838	Thats what I thought it was, How do you get rid of these though? There all over.