Reef tank

I have a 10 gallon reef tank with 1 clownfish and 2 corals + a few hermit crabs. My rock has little white things on them and im wondering what they are and how to get rid of them before i change to a 40 gallon tank. I am also wondering what i have to do before i can change tanks.
 

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Blue Space

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Those are Spirorbid worms. I've had them in every tank and they're just harmless filter feeders. They can be hard to clean off of equipment though. I learned it was easier to just scrape them off with my algae scraper.

So, on to the next subject... What to do before changing to a 40 gal. tank? Are you going fish only, "mixed" reef, or SPS dominant?
 
Those are Spirorbid worms. I've had them in every tank and they're just harmless filter feeders. They can be hard to clean off of equipment though. I learned it was easier to just scrape them off with my algae scraper.

So, on to the next subject... What to do before changing to a 40 gal. tank? Are you going fish only, "mixed" reef, or SPS dominant?
I am planing on having mostly soft coral in my tank and a few fish
 
Those are Spirorbid worms. I've had them in every tank and they're just harmless filter feeders. They can be hard to clean off of equipment though. I learned it was easier to just scrape them off with my algae scraper.

So, on to the next subject... What to do before changing to a 40 gal. tank? Are you going fish only, "mixed" reef, or SPS dominant?
 

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Blue Space

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Royal Gramma - my favorite when diving in the Caribbean. If you approach slowly and keep your distance they'll just check you out while you're checking them out. So, I try to zoom in for a bit with the camera before finally getting too close and scaring them back into their favorite haunt. :roflmao:

There's where you start. Now you need to form a game plan as to which fish are compatible with your grandma... I mean, gramma, and that will tell you the order you'll need to introduce the fish in order to stem aggression. You want to introduce the most timid or peaceful fish first. This is where you get to research all about each of the species that peaks your interest.

Also, start looking at equipment like return pump -and what light is that on the 10? Are you planning on using the light currently on the 10 gallon (buying a second light for full tank coverage), or buying other lights?
 
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Blue Space

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well there's more than just looks we need to consider here. remember you're building a habitat -a tiny ecosystem, as it were. Some fish just look amazing and some fish eat algae to keep the tank in harmony.

Lawn Mower Blenny -Great algae eater but I wouldn't add him first and they jump so you'll need a top.
Royal Gramma - Middle of the tank -need holes and caverns to hide out in.
Firefish Goby - "Looks amazing" also jumpers.
Others may have recommendations...

There are lots of sites out there with fish compatibility charts like this, knock yourself out... :)
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