White spots in tank

newatthis · 06-13-2006, 01:25 PM

Does anyone know what the white spots could be that are on my overflows??? I figured some type of algae. The spots are almost hard, you have to really scrub or use your fingernail. I thought maybe barnacles, but they are about the size 5 grains of salt.

Shells · 06-13-2006, 01:30 PM

can you post a picture??

newatthis · 06-13-2006, 01:39 PM

I took one with no flash and one with a flash. And one for the tang police.

mungus728 · 06-13-2006, 02:18 PM

Coraline algae or small feather duster would be my guess.

Brian

**leebca** · 06-13-2006, 02:26 PM

THE PLAGUE!

Not too worry. They are, as you noticed, small shelled crustaceans. Not worth your time and effort to identify. They are harmless in the general sense. Not particularly attractive.

When your tank matures they will likely decrease in numbers but not likely to ever go away.

Just remove them from the front (and sides) viewing area(s). After you do, they float around a bit and if near the front again, again take up residence there. So after a scraping, wait a few minutes and scrape the ones that got back on the viewing area(s).

06-13-2006, 01:25 PM	#1
newatthis Just Moved In Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pensacola. Florida Posts: 33	White spots in tank Does anyone know what the white spots could be that are on my overflows??? I figured some type of algae. The spots are almost hard, you have to really scrub or use your fingernail. I thought maybe barnacles, but they are about the size 5 grains of salt.

06-13-2006, 01:30 PM	#2
Shells Just Moved In Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 27	can you post a picture?? __________________ Shellie

06-13-2006, 01:39 PM	#3
newatthis Just Moved In Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pensacola. Florida Posts: 33	I took one with no flash and one with a flash. And one for the tang police. Attached Thumbnails

06-13-2006, 02:26 PM	#5
leebca Moderator - LEE Join Date: May 2006 Location: So CA Posts: 2,242	THE PLAGUE! Not too worry. They are, as you noticed, small shelled crustaceans. Not worth your time and effort to identify. They are harmless in the general sense. Not particularly attractive. When your tank matures they will likely decrease in numbers but not likely to ever go away. Just remove them from the front (and sides) viewing area(s). After you do, they float around a bit and if near the front again, again take up residence there. So after a scraping, wait a few minutes and scrape the ones that got back on the viewing area(s). __________________ LEE Post your fish care and health questions on the Reefland MARINE FISH: CARE, HEALTH AND DISEASE TREATMENT Forum.

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06-13-2006, 02:18 PM	#4
mungus728 Just Moved In Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 38	Coraline algae or small feather duster would be my guess. Brian

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