Hydroid Problem????

[afiorella11]

Okay, so i'm finally starting to be concerned about all the hydroids in my tank since i'm planning to buy fish in the up coming week. Here's a pic of just a few of the hundreds that i have in my tank.

They cover all sides on my tank. I'm worried that they will sting the fish once i put them in. I did not get any information when I googled about these specific looking hydroids. I know they will grow but I don't mind having them in the tank; its something else that you can stare at.

Did any one have an experience with a hydroid infestation? I don't see a practical way that you can remove them, once they peel of the glass they just float around until they attach to something else. My 20 gallon tank has been cycling for about three weeks now. I began seeing these hydroids in the first week.I would just like to know what you guys think.
Thanks for your time.

 

[al&burke]

http://www.lionfishlair.com/hitchhiker/hitchhikerswf.shtml
Check out this site - it says to watch them they may eat fry - I don't have them in my tank, this link is great and is hosted and made by two people on this forum Cranberry and Saxman. Real good information.

 

[saxman]

As Al mentioned, they can harm very small fish and fry. However, unless you're raising young fish or keeping some of the tiny gobies, there's no worry. You'll notice a lot of critters waxing and waning as your tank matures, and 'droids come and go as well, typically in the presence of small food items, esp. live food such as pod blooms. However, they'll simply starve back once the food is exhausted.

 

[afiorella11]

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Originally Posted by saxman http:///t/389141/hydroid-problem#post_3436801
As Al mentioned, they can harm very small fish and fry. However, unless you're raising young fish or keeping some of the tiny gobies, there's no worry. You'll notice a lot of critters waxing and waning as your tank matures, and 'droids come and go as well, typically in the presence of small food items, esp. live food such as pod blooms. However, they'll simply starve back once the food is exhausted.
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Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///t/389141/hydroid-problem#post_3436791
http://www.lionfishlair.com/hitchhiker/hitchhikerswf.shtml
Check out this site - it says to watch them they may eat fry - I don't have them in my tank, this link is great and is hosted and made by two people on this forum Cranberry and Saxman. Real good information.
Thanks for the kink and the info. Very helpful.

 

[al&burke]

No problem thanks Saxman and Cranberry they made it, it has helped me a bunch of times. Good luck with your tank, this is a great hobby.