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  1. Chance

    Chance Bubble Tip Anemone

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    In my 20g there appears to be feather dusters growing on the back glass. Should they stay or go?
     
    Chance, Jun 28, 2012
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  2. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    deffinately stay,great additions to the bio diversity of the tank.Are you sure they're dusters?
     
    grinder37, Jun 28, 2012
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  3. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I say to let them grow.
     
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Let them grow
     
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  5. Chance

    Chance Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Not really sure what they are honestly, but I've seen dusters grow on tank walls at the LFS. So I assumed that's what they were. The tubes look like little white spirals.
     
    Chance, Jun 28, 2012
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  6. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    +1 on stay

    its not like they are difficult to catch if they get out of hand

    Steve
     
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  7. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    If they're tiny,they are probably spirorbid snails,still a good harmless filter feeder.
     
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  8. cheesyguy

    cheesyguy Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    possibly pineapple sponges? mine liked to grow on my back wall
     
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  9. Chance

    Chance Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Similar to vermeted(sp?) Snails?
     
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  10. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    Can ya post a pic?
     
    grinder37, Jun 28, 2012
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