Are these eggs???

[milomlo]

I have been trying to figure out why the clowns stay behind the filter. I think they are to young to breed - although I don't know what age they are suppose to be. I have had them since October and they were very tiny when I got them.
Anyway I spotted these things behind the overhang of the filter where the clowns hang out. :scared: Does anyone know what this is?

 

[mr_bill]

Those are sponges, eggs would appear orange or redish in color. Those are most definetly Q-tip sponges.

 

[thegrog]

If you mean the little white things, those are sponges.
My clowns used to hang out under the filter all the time. Don't know why.

 

[milomlo]

So these sponges are ok then? Just freaked me out. I usually tank my entire filter off once a month or so and clean it. So should I not do that now?

 

[mr_bill]

Sponges are great, they take small bits of organic material out of the water. You can clean them off if you want, they will likely just pop back up later.

 

[alyssia]

I believe that q tip sponges also diminish in number as your tank matures.

 

[thegrog]

Originally Posted by alyssia
I believe that q tip sponges also diminish in number as your tank matures.
Or if you get a coral beauty, mine loves them!!!

 

[milomlo]

Well I would LOVE a coral beauty - but I have to wait until I get my 120...LOL
I don't think a CB would like my 29 gallon

 

[djmx2002]

wow thanks god they are good i have houndreds of them....

 

[mr_bill]

Originally Posted by djmx2002
wow thanks god they are good i have houndreds of them....
I did in the biggining too. Now I only see them in my sump. I kinda miss those with all the little feather dusters.