Live rock

Jerseygirl0398 · 12-04-2007, 02:36 PM

OKay guys so as you know i changed the water and made everything all nice and clean again, so im looking at my LR and it looks liek tube things are growing out of my live rock like its weird LOL..does anyone know what this might be?

**Phurst** · 12-04-2007, 03:09 PM

Like these?

If so, they're just feather duster worms. harmless filter feeders.

Jerseygirl0398 · 12-04-2007, 03:13 PM

yea but not quite as big they kinda resemble them but like ALOT smaller lol. I tried getting a picture but they are too darn small and i just noticed them today .

**Phurst** · 12-04-2007, 04:10 PM

I'd be willing to be that's what they are. They come in all shapes and sizes, and are a common hitchhiker on live rock.

***lReef lKeeper*** · 12-04-2007, 06:01 PM

and they are excellent filter feeders to have in the tank. they will help remove some of the extra food and nutrients from the water column.

Reefbaby · 12-04-2007, 06:38 PM

be happy for everything you see growing on the rocks. It's actually a really cool part about the tank....all the goodies in the rocks!

Jerseygirl0398 · 12-04-2007, 08:00 PM

ye aits interesting lol now im jsut stuck on the darn lighitng because if i do decide one dy i want oral or somthing that would require a better light source is what im wrestling with now.

**CarmieJo** · 12-04-2007, 09:54 PM

There are lots of decisions and they all have repercussions. If you already have the standard strip light that often comes with a tank you could use it for a while. Even if you want an anemone it will be at least six months until your tank can support one so you won't need a stronger light for a while.