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gonefishin · 09-30-2007, 01:52 PM

I am a new hobbyist. I have had my 55 gal. tank for about 2 years and have gone thru 2 phases of fish. Pretty expensive hobby to say the least. I have passed the greenhorn stage and now have found and fixed the problems. A year has passed and I have been pretty pleased with the results.... And all of the sudden, out of no where... New problems emerged! I guess it takes a long time to establish a tank and new little friends that I am not sure are good. That is why I am here. I have these little (which are getting bigger) worm-like growths on my rock. They look similar to grub worms. It has a tappestry appearance as if woven. It feels like a grub worm, kind of soft and mushy but pretty tough too. Anyway, I will probably be asking a slew of questions about upcoming problems and sharing new ideas. I am still new at this and would like to learn much more.

framerguy · 09-30-2007, 01:56 PM

First of all, Welcome to the best reefsite on the net!! Not sure what the worms are though, could you post a pic, there are a lot of knowledgeable folks here that can ID it for you.

vdituri · 09-30-2007, 02:35 PM

Welcome aboard!
Yes, pics would definitely help.
Here is a common hitchhiker id site that may be of help as well.
Indo Pacific Hitch Hikers

Even if you find your worms on there we still like to see pics of other tanks.

blue_eyes53813 · 09-30-2007, 03:04 PM

Hello welcome to RS.. The things that come to mind from your description are feather duster and some form of sponge. Both are nice filter feeders and wont be a problem for the tank. They are beneficial to the tank.. But with out a picture it is hard to tell. Again welcome to RS

Kazzy · 10-01-2007, 12:45 PM

Welcome to RS! Sounds like your tank is well on its way. What livestock do you have?

AQTCJAK · 10-01-2007, 12:50 PM

Welcome Aboard

lcstorc · 10-01-2007, 12:56 PM

Welcome to RS!
What sort of problems are you having and are you certain that the worms are related to the problem?

09-30-2007, 01:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
gonefishin Tunicate Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 13 View Gallery Karma Komment	new member I am a new hobbyist. I have had my 55 gal. tank for about 2 years and have gone thru 2 phases of fish. Pretty expensive hobby to say the least. I have passed the greenhorn stage and now have found and fixed the problems. A year has passed and I have been pretty pleased with the results.... And all of the sudden, out of no where... New problems emerged! I guess it takes a long time to establish a tank and new little friends that I am not sure are good. That is why I am here. I have these little (which are getting bigger) worm-like growths on my rock. They look similar to grub worms. It has a tappestry appearance as if woven. It feels like a grub worm, kind of soft and mushy but pretty tough too. Anyway, I will probably be asking a slew of questions about upcoming problems and sharing new ideas. I am still new at this and would like to learn much more.

09-30-2007, 01:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
framerguy Manta Ray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Airy, Ga Posts: 3,469 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: new member First of all, Welcome to the best reefsite on the net!! Not sure what the worms are though, could you post a pic, there are a lot of knowledgeable folks here that can ID it for you. __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) Still Workin' on it! 375gDT built in wall, Gargantuan DIY Beckett Skimmer, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, 75 gallon seagrass/mineral mud refugium, 55 gallon crushed coral/live rock refugium, 30 gallon DSB/ cheatomorpha refugium, algae turf scrubber, DIY calcium reactor, DIY kalkwasser mixer, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, etc, etc, etc... chronicles-akwareum

09-30-2007, 02:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,730 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: new member Welcome aboard! Yes, pics would definitely help. Here is a common hitchhiker id site that may be of help as well. Indo Pacific Hitch Hikers Even if you find your worms on there we still like to see pics of other tanks. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

09-30-2007, 03:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,569 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: new member Hello welcome to RS.. The things that come to mind from your description are feather duster and some form of sponge. Both are nice filter feeders and wont be a problem for the tank. They are beneficial to the tank.. But with out a picture it is hard to tell. Again welcome to RS __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

10-01-2007, 12:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kazzy Scopas Tang Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KS Posts: 440 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: new member Welcome to RS! Sounds like your tank is well on its way. What livestock do you have? __________________ Grant New favorite quote: I would not, could not BUY YOUR LOAN. I would not, could not MAKE MONEY FAST. I would not, could not SEND NO CA$H. I would not, could not SEE YOUR SITE. I would not, could not EAT VEG-I-MITE. I do_not_like GREEN CARDS AND SPAM! Mandarin Policeman http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-bowfront.html

10-01-2007, 12:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
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10-01-2007, 12:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 19,822 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: new member Welcome to RS! What sort of problems are you having and are you certain that the worms are related to the problem? __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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