Identification help?

PoggiPJ · 02/21/2015, 02:17 PM

This yellow sponge type material is growing in clumps in my chaetomorpha. When I break it open, there are bristle-worms inside. Does this indicate anything about my water? Is it something beneficial?

I can't get the picture to display - I used "Insert Picture",

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/al...ictureid=68600

rssjsb · 02/21/2015, 02:18 PM

Pic's not working for me, and I'd really like to see what you're talking about.

PoggiPJ · 02/21/2015, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rssjsb

Pic's not working for me, and I'd really like to see what you're talking about.

Hi Robin, seems if I just put in the URL it shows up.

rssjsb · 02/21/2015, 02:33 PM

Hi Pete.

I don't know what that is, but I really wish I hadn't looked while I was eating lunch.

Is it slimy? How is the flow of water through the chaeto? The worms make me think there might be some organic decay involved, but I admit I'm grasping at straws. Maybe you could post on the "other invertebrates" board if you don't get a response soon.

PoggiPJ · 02/21/2015, 05:50 PM

yeah, I'd have to say yes on the slimy factor. I'd even call it "waxy". And now my fingers are feeling the after effects of the bristle worms :-)

joshky · 02/21/2015, 06:07 PM

Veggies, worms, and mustard. Looks like a delicious meal.

My main concern is the chaeto is probably going to suffer/die off from the excessive growth overtaking it. May be an o.k. trade off for nutrient export but I don't know, I imagine you'll need to replace your chaeto in the future though.

02/21/2015, 02:17 PM	#1
PoggiPJ Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 293	Identification help? This yellow sponge type material is growing in clumps in my chaetomorpha. When I break it open, there are bristle-worms inside. Does this indicate anything about my water? Is it something beneficial? I can't get the picture to display - I used "Insert Picture", http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/al...ictureid=68600 __________________ Pete Poggi, Gaithersburg, Maryland Current Tank Info: Working on a new 180 Build to replace my 220.

02/21/2015, 02:18 PM	#2
rssjsb Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,243	Pic's not working for me, and I'd really like to see what you're talking about. __________________ Robin

02/21/2015, 02:33 PM	#4
rssjsb Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,243	Hi Pete. I don't know what that is, but I really wish I hadn't looked while I was eating lunch. Is it slimy? How is the flow of water through the chaeto? The worms make me think there might be some organic decay involved, but I admit I'm grasping at straws. Maybe you could post on the "other invertebrates" board if you don't get a response soon. __________________ Robin

02/21/2015, 05:50 PM	#5
PoggiPJ Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 293	yeah, I'd have to say yes on the slimy factor. I'd even call it "waxy". And now my fingers are feeling the after effects of the bristle worms :-) __________________ Pete Poggi, Gaithersburg, Maryland Current Tank Info: Working on a new 180 Build to replace my 220.

02/21/2015, 06:07 PM	#6
joshky Acros & Wrasses Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Central KY Posts: 2,546	Veggies, worms, and mustard. Looks like a delicious meal. My main concern is the chaeto is probably going to suffer/die off from the excessive growth overtaking it. May be an o.k. trade off for nutrient export but I don't know, I imagine you'll need to replace your chaeto in the future though. __________________ Josh My 80g: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2677031