Live rock issues?

[sykespro]

I been running my tank for about a month and I noticed worm like hair stuff growing. Could someone let me know what this is and if its a problem.

By sykespro at 2008-11-24

By sykespro at 2008-11-24

By sykespro at 2008-11-24

By sykespro at 2008-11-24

 

[[ronnie]]

i could be wrong but it looks to be a hitcher coral..

 

[snakeblitz33]

I have two guesses. They could either be sponges, or turnicates.

 

[ilovemytank]

Beneficial life I think.

 

[anonome]

Beautiful pics of sponges. These are beneficial to the tank. Leave them be.

 

[big]

Tunicates would be my guess too. Google the term spelled this way for more info on them, they have been around for a very long time. Interesting reading. If they are there are no issues to worry about. A month old tank may be a bit too soon for hitchhiker sponges to grow, their spores usually take longer to germinate. Few live sponges ever survive the air exposure during shipping and introduction of new live rock. But in a year or so the sponge spores that do survive start to show up if conditions are good. Just sitting back and seeing al the little things spring up is some of the fun............
Welcome to the Boards and to the new obsession too!

 

[sykespro]

Originally Posted by Anonome
http:///forum/post/2850812
Beautiful pics of sponges. These are beneficial to the tank. Leave them be.

Its taking over my tank should I be worry?

 

[big]

Originally Posted by Anonome
http:///forum/post/2850812
Beautiful pics of sponges. These are beneficial to the tank. Leave them be.
Darn gal I just said I didn't think it was sponge,,,You type faster than I....,,,,, If she says sponge I am just smart enough to NOT say otherwise!!! If she says sponge its a sponge.

 

[sykespro]

Thanks for all of you guys input. I will wait and try not to panic and see what happens. I will keep the board updated.