spider webs?

[keekalmatter]

im starting to see some strings that look like spider webs coming from some of my corals. its mostly on my green star polyps. any ideas what it is and if its good or bad?

 

[rssjsb]

Probably vermited worms. Look closely and I'll bet you'll see some little tubes among the polyps. These worms put out webs to catch food, then reel them back in. Pictures would help verify the id.

 

[AquaReeferMan]

Yeah sounds like Vermited snails. Below is a great link about Vermited snails.

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-01/rs/index.php

 

[Hop]

If it is vermetids and they have weaseled their way in between you GSPs, they will likely reproduce to the point that the coral will being to suffer. I had some in between some zoas and they basically took the zoas out before I could do anything. It's not that they sting, but rather extend their webs and irritate the coral, causing the coral to retreat. GSP is pretty hardy, but I would pull the coral out and break all the vermetid tubes off. Look around your tank because if you have them in one spot, they will likely be all over the place.

 

[keekalmatter]

thank you everyone especially reeferman for the link

im pretty sure thats it ill go try and find them all
once again thanks