Hydroids are doing good?

Hey guys, About a month or 2 ago I noticed Hydroids around my Zoas. I was worried when I first read about them but to be honest... They are basically doing good! My Zoas are thriving, The color on them is amazing. The hydroids are touching the Zoas yet they do not retract and my Zoas are growing so fast! And plus, I personally think the Hydroids look amazing, Especially in a group. I don't understand what the big fuss is about

I literally haven't noticed a single bad thing about them... Maybe it's just me?

 

Post image please.

 

+1:-/

 

Sorry guys, I don't have a USB connection so there's no way of posting images here :/

 

there are MANY different types of hydroids. Some are not as potent as others, but they reproduce fast and can overtake a tank. The problme with most hydroids is that they contain nemocytes which can sting and irritate or even kill anything surrounding them.

A lot of times people dont notice a whole lot of problems until down the line when they start seeing new colonies pop up all over their tank. I am going to guess you probably have colonial hydroids (little pinkish brown, short groups) which is actually one of the worst ones to have. There really is no treatment for them short of removing the source. However do some research on colonial hydroids and see if you can find images similar to yours

 

Very highly unlikely. In my 39 years, I've yet to find or even hear of a tank-friendly Hydroid.

I'm thinking you may have them confused with a colonial species of Featherdusters. They can appear quite similar, the main difference being that the FDs are harmless whereas the Hydroids have a sting powerful enough to affect humans.

A pic would help a lot; could you borrow the USB cable from a friend?

 

I can already see the next thread. "Help my tank is being over ran"

 

I haven't seen another one pop up for some reason since about 2 Months ago