Whats on my Glass

[cyclops]

I was wondering does any one know what the little white specs are that are on my glass and my overflows. it started out as a couple here and there, at first I thought it was CC but now I am not too sure. Before I remove them I want to make sure it is nothing I need.
Thanks

 

[drewissett]

can u take a pic. of them?

 

[cyclops]

yeah I will try.

 

[promisetbg]

Do they look like tiny little swirls? If so they are sporibidae worms. Or are they mobile?

 

[guychoo]

if you look closely do they have move ?
if so probably copepods.

 

[danrod911]

Hey...i Actually Have The Same Question......mine Are Tiny White Ones And They Move........is It Safe?????for The Tank

 

[ryanhayes9]

most likely copeopods. beneficial

 

[cyclops]

Are sporibidea worms ok to have in the tank. I think they are mobile but cant be sure they are only on the back glass and the black averflows.
I tried taking a pic but it was to small and blurry.

 

[cyclops]

See in the Back ground on the glass I have white dots.

 

[cyclops]

better pic

 

[emperor11]

Yup...Serulanid (sp???) worms. Beneficial..nothing to worry about.

 

[promisetbg]

Sporibidae..harmless.

 

[cyclops]

Hey
Thanks every one

 

[cyclops]

what do they do and how did they come about. I could not find anything on the web about them.

 

[hamsmith]

There are some good ID sites out there with info on these kinds of things.
I use Melev's Reef and Xtalworld.
This is the blurb on Melev's Reef about them...
Tiny white dots about the size of a pinhead can be found in reef tanks, overflow boxes , and sumps. They are Spirorbid Worms, which are filter feeders. It won't hurt to scrape them off if they obstuct your view, but they are harmless. Reef-safe.

 

[cyclops]

Ok I will check these websites out.
The dots are only on the back of the glass so I will let them stay for now unless they get out of control.
thanks