lanman March 1, 2007 Share March 1, 2007 I noticed this evening (along with the first little plate of coralite on my acrylic) while cleaning my tank, that I have some tiny tiny little things (about a dozen here and there) on the 'glass' inside the tank. They are about the size of a period ( . ), and almost transparent (a speck of white) - and when I catch the light just right, it appears they have 5 tiny appendages. Could these be baby starfish of some sort? I can't seem to find a magnifying glass, and I don't think I have a microscope anymore. Thanks, bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Ric March 1, 2007 Share March 1, 2007 I noticed this evening (along with the first little plate of coralite on my acrylic) while cleaning my tank, that I have some tiny tiny little things (about a dozen here and there) on the 'glass' inside the tank. They are about the size of a period ( . ), and almost transparent (a speck of white) - and when I catch the light just right, it appears they have 5 tiny appendages. Could these be baby starfish of some sort? I can't seem to find a magnifying glass, and I don't think I have a microscope anymore. Thanks, bob I just noticed something like this in my tank just last night as well. I looked at them with a magnifying glass and many have more than five appendages, so I think that might rule out stars. Some kind of filter-feeder maybe? 'Ric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Magnolia March 1, 2007 Share March 1, 2007 Hydroid jellyfish, very common in new tanks and typically disappear pretty quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrubberbandman March 1, 2007 Share March 1, 2007 Hydroid jellyfish, very common in new tanks and typically disappear pretty quickly. DITTO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanman March 1, 2007 Author Share March 1, 2007 DITTO L I B ... I just googled hydroid jellyfish and found a picture of my little animalcules. You guys are way too smart. bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrubberbandman March 2, 2007 Share March 2, 2007 That sugar magnolia may not post alot...but sure is smart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanman March 3, 2007 Author Share March 3, 2007 That sugar magnolia may not post alot...but sure is smart! AND she only lives about 20 minutes down route 28 In case I need emergency hydroid identification services. bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Magnolia March 3, 2007 Share March 3, 2007 Hehe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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