Full Version: Anyone know what this growth is ?
What the heck is growing from/on these zoanthinds ? They almost look like small polyps spreading... Im concerned and have never seen them before. I picked them up at a frag swap, freshwater dipped and then iodine. Just curious if this is something I should be reacting to..
It looks like either a sponge or fugus, dont kno for sure though
QUOTE (TheBlueLorax @ Mar 3 2010, 05:01 PM) 
It looks like either a sponge or fugus, dont kno for sure though
Agreed, that is what it looks like, I have know way of knowing either. The zoa's were all open and happy when I picked them up. Just don't want to find out I should have tossed the piece in 2 months after it has destroyed my collection.
Well have u checked zoaid.com i think they have zoa disease gallery, check there see what ya find
The white stuff is a sponge, but the thing sticking out to the front of the picture looks like a polyp that may need to be removed.
QUOTE (arwndsh @ Mar 3 2010, 05:41 PM)
the thing sticking out to the front of the picture looks like a polyp that may need to be removed.
"Is that a weird polyp in your pocket, or is your frag just happy to see me?"
QUOTE (arwndsh @ Mar 3 2010, 05:41 PM)
The white stuff is a sponge, but the thing sticking out to the front of the picture looks like a polyp that may need to be removed.
that's good news, I haven't seen sponges grow on zoas before... Zoas on sponges but not the other wy round... Thanks. It's a big nasty green polyp, it's already been cut away.
QUOTE (LebaneseDlight @ Mar 3 2010, 05:43 PM)
"Is that a weird polyp in your pocket, or is your frag just happy to see me?"
I was waiting for a falic reference...
QUOTE (TheBlueLorax @ Mar 3 2010, 05:20 PM)
Well have u checked zoaid.com i think they have zoa disease gallery, check there see what ya find
I have checked it in the past, from what I recall there is nothing that compares to this, fungus although white does not appear to grow the same way as this does. From what I recall anyway.
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sorry i couldnt help!
sorry i couldnt help!
haha.. I'm from Canada, so I don't really know much about how he runs CALEEEFORNIA! At least he is better than Gary Coleman and Ja Ja gabur and the rest of those wacko celebs that ran for governor. Anyways, better not jack this guys thread anymore.. I'm still kinda curious as to what that polyp erection is. lol
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One more for the morning...
QUOTE (~Reefur~ @ Mar 4 2010, 09:20 AM)
One more for the morning...
Did some reading, This could be ID'it as a parasitic sponge. It will slowly out compete the zoas for space if there is enough nutrient in the water to support its growth VS the light zoas will use for their growth. Im thinking one of two things, a) Leave it on the counter for an hour... let the sponge get some air.
Use the sponge as a warning, if its growing thats my nutrient alarm. Im using RO/Di and there are no fish in the system yet... lets see what happens
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