Bugs in overflows

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  1. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    Hey everyone--I noticed these white bugs in my overflows--I went to the forums and I think they are pineapple sponges. They looked like leftover brine shrimp but now there are some that are much bigger. Let me know what you think. They are only in my overflows. They dont appear to move. I put one in the tank and none of the fish would eat it.
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    They scrape off easy.
     
    Robman, Mar 22, 2009
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  2. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    I hve them in mine (or did in my old tank) Good filter feeders...you will probably notice them in your sump eventually!
     
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  3. Robman

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    Good to know--Are they pineapple sponges???
     
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  4. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    That's what I would say, I actually had a lot of them in my skimmer and now have started to get them in the sump.
     
    GuitarMan89, Mar 22, 2009
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  5. PharmrJohn

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    Neat-o!!!
     
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  6. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    G-Man I see you changed your avatar!!! Thanks for the info...I dont think I have anything to worry about based on both of ya'lls info!! I will leave them be.
     
    Robman, Mar 22, 2009
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  7. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    I'll send you some PJ
     
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  8. ZachB

    ZachB Giant Squid

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    I had tons of those growing in the sump of my 30 when I took it down. Some in the skimmer too. Wondered what they were..
     
    ZachB, Mar 22, 2009
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  9. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    Well as usual the people on 3reef are correct--These things are now growing in the sump-I will let them FILTER FEED!!!!!
     
    Robman, Mar 25, 2009
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