Thanks for the Help and Identify this

[Reefvette]

Thanks for the information about leave it alone..

Here are some picture i need indentified that might be the source for the ammonia spike.... What the Bleep is this

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/82711J.JPG

My father shot that will a macro lens let me know if u want a better one

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/82711tank.JPG

The Whole tank

 

[Reefdrumz]

It's hard to tell what that is, maybe a sponge? or possibly fungus surrounding something that has died on the rock.

 

[Reefvette]

Should i Scrap it

Should i Scrap it

Should i get it out or leave it

 

[Reefdrumz]

Is it in just one spot? Does it seem to be spreading?

That's your call. I would probably leave it if it's not spreading. Try not to disrupt the tank too much during the cycle.

 

[Reefvette]

Its not growing or moving

Its not growing or moving

The only thing is that it seems to be like rolling back.. Almost like flattenting itself out. It looks like little hair coming out of it..

 

[bobafett]

It looks like a sponge. I'm guessing from how clean the tank looks and lack of coral its a new setup. Its going through its normal cycle. If the sponge is dead and decaying it might contribute. Give it time to cycle. Anyone here will tell you the key to a successful reef is patience.

 

[Phyl]

Ahhh Patience, young grasshopper. I'd leave it there. If it is alive it will prove to be a beneficial member of society. If it isn't alive then it is helping your cycle in ways that bio-spira can't. Leave it go and try your best to be patient. A natural cycle is good for the future of your tank.

 

[Reefvette]

I know that guys

I know that guys

Im not touching anything but i just want to find out what that is...
Its sort of encrusted and wrapped around the rock

 

[Sk8r]

If it shows structure, like vesicules (I'm not sure of the spelling, but semi-permanent little bubble-structures that may appear and slowly change or disappear as if they were features of its tissue) it is likely a sponge, a filter-feeder that will grow and generally be helpful. If it is overall fuzzy and structureless or deep in cottony fuzz, it's probably something decaying.

 

[Reefvette]

Its completely

Its completely

Solid and beginging to get some blue or purple color to it... But it is beging to flatten out and that thing stickin out of it is covering a peice of live rock.

 

[moose8721]

Oh no.....I hope its not a man-eater! Kidding, I have no idea, but nothing evil comes to mind based on the picture.

 

[blange3]

Can't tell for sure, looks like one of Bob's sponge cousins!

You seem to be in Animals & Things frequently, if you live in the Woodbridge area I could swing by for a look.

 

[Reefvette]

I HATE ANIMALS AND THINGS.... I sent you a PM Blange.....