Strange Gel With Dots In It

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  1. ComputerJohn

    ComputerJohn Panda Puffer

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    Ok, I went by my apartment today to go get some more stuff to move the the house. I looked into my tank I found something a little odd. It's about the size of a quarter or so, gel like, with a ton of little dots in it. I do have two clowns in my tank. I was figuring possible eggs, but not near the anemone where the clowns are... Any ideas.. Sorry about the pic quality, I took it with my phone..
     

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  3. Bogie

    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    Eggs is what I was thinking by your description.
     
  4. ComputerJohn

    ComputerJohn Panda Puffer

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    It's attached to the crushed coral at the bottom... I'm breaking down my tank for moving, I'll have to put it in a sample container..

     
  5. charlesr1958

    charlesr1958 Flamingo Tongue

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    From your description and what I can see of it in the photos, I would say it is a polychaete (worm) egg mass.

    Chuck
     
  6. ComputerJohn

    ComputerJohn Panda Puffer

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    Thanks Chuck.. Uhm, this this good or bad??? If bad, nothing a turkey baster can't fix.. Anyone else on this???


     
  7. mile high reefer

    mile high reefer Fire Shrimp

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    no but good luck with with your move. It is stressful to move and even more stressful with a tank.
     
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  9. Arcain41

    Arcain41 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I dont think its anything to worry about. Last week I put a post up about my tank having eggs. I was worried I would end up with some sort of infestation. LOL. The eggs in my aquarium were eaten by the fish. I have a sneaking suspision yours will end up being a yummy snack too. My advice is, try to find your camera (wherever it ended up in the move) and document it. Who knows, maybe you'll document your success. Oh, and on a side note. As far as the move goes, may your back be strong, and your motivation stronger. Best of luck.
     
  10. ComputerJohn

    ComputerJohn Panda Puffer

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    Your right, they're gone! Fish & cleaning shrimp must of had a field day. :)