Saltwaternoobie Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 I just noticed this spiderweb looking slime in the tank, does anyone know what it could be? I have a 20 gallon tank stocked with 2 OC clowns, 1 fire fish goby and 1 6 line wrasse. 3 red dwarf hermit crabs. Running a marineland canister filter, no skimmer. Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Probably from vermetid snails. Quote Link to comment
Saltwaternoobie Posted June 30, 2022 Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 I don’t have any snails in my set up. Or is that a type of bacteria/algae? Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 3 hours ago, Saltwaternoobie said: I don’t have any snails in my set up. Or is that a type of bacteria/algae? I figured that you'd look it up after it was identified. They are classified as a snail, but they look more like a tiny tube worm. Follow the "slime" back to the rock and you'll should see what I'm referring to. They are a filter feeder that uses a web-like substance to capture and retrieve its food. You'll usually see their webs out after a disturbance (which kicks up detritus) or after feeding your tank. 2 Quote Link to comment
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