Quiz -What is shown in the picture

anglfish · #1 08-27-2006, 05:22 PM

I have some stuff growing and crawling in the tank and have no idea what it is. So I took some pictures (finally got my camera back) and post it as a quiz for you.
Hope you can help!

(1) Fire Worm? Is that a good thing or bad thing? Attachment 553

(2) Bubble Algae? should I remove it? or only if it spreads more? how to remove it? Attachment 554

(3) some sort of coral? or what? Attachment 555

(4) feather duster? Attachment 556

(5) haha no idea at all ... Attachment 557

anglfish · #2 08-27-2006, 05:30 PM

Here is a full tank shot.
Attachment 558

christyf5 · #3 08-27-2006, 05:37 PM

1. Bristle worm - good for the tank, bad to touch (the bristles get stuck on your fingers and it can be painful).

2. Valonia (bubble algae) remove now or regret later. Some people don't mind it, others detest it. It can be a problem down the road so best to get on it early, IMO

3. Foraminiferans. I forget the specific name, they're harmless filter feeders and very pretty color

4. Serpulid polychates. Basically a type of worm with a fan for a mouth. harm and "neat" to watch.

5. your guess is as good as mine. i'm not sure what those are, they could be xenia or hydroids or a host of other things. keep an eye on them as they get bigger, they could be good or bad. Maybe someone else knows what they are?

For more hitchhiker info try here:

http://www.xtalworld.com/Aquarium/hitchfaq.htm

Quagmire · #4 08-27-2006, 05:53 PM

don't know why,but the pictures aren't showing up for me

anglfish · #5 08-27-2006, 06:08 PM

Thanks Christie.

that's a great article.
Turns out I have some Amphipods (initially thought it might be a baby mantis shrimp) and some Spirorbid Worms as well.

anglfish · #6 08-27-2006, 06:10 PM

Quagmire - not sure why they don't show up for you, sorry.
Do you want me to send them to you in an email?

reeferaddict · #7 08-27-2006, 07:24 PM

Last ones look like Xenia or GSP or something like that... which would be a GOOD thing...

tango · #8 08-27-2006, 09:05 PM

the last one is definently some sort of xenia

Quagmire · #9 08-27-2006, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anglfish

Quagmire - not sure why they don't show up for you, sorry.
Do you want me to send them to you in an email?

Thanks for the offer,but its probably something I would have to fix on my end.Looks like Im the only one who can't see them

doublette · #10 08-27-2006, 11:42 PM

Quagmire: you're not the only one, I can't see the pics either.