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[E'sNina]

Hello! I've been reading on this site for quite a long time-great information! I am reborn to saltwater tanks. Did this about 30 years ago-my how things have changed! I have a simple 55 gallon with all the fixings-nothing elaborate! Fish only-no corals. I started early summer with cycling-no fish for months. I had a healthy tank until I bought a Clown Tang and Coral Beauty at a LFS. Then I had velvet invade-it took out 6 of my nine fish. I was able to save 3-lots of TLC and natural anti-parasitic medication. It's been several weeks and everyone is healthy and beautiful again. I just added 5 various clown fish-hopefully all will go well. I just noticed a pineapple sponge and have a handful of other small, white, circular-almost like a Q-tip sponges (?) on the same 2 live rocks. They're flat though-not like the pineapple sponge. Should I be concerned or is it a healthy tank sign? My water has always been very good-no ammonia, nitrites or nitrates. I test about every 4-5 days and bring my water to my LFS for testing as well. Anything I should be doing that I'm not? Thanks!

 

[revhtree]

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family!

 

[fishface NJ]

Welcome to R2R

 

[FrugalReeferJon]

 

[BubblesandSqueak]

Hello! I've been reading on this site for quite a long time-great information! I am reborn to saltwater tanks. Did this about 30 years ago-my how things have changed! I have a simple 55 gallon with all the fixings-nothing elaborate! Fish only-no corals. I started early summer with cycling-no fish for months. I had a healthy tank until I bought a Clown Tang and Coral Beauty at a LFS. Then I had velvet invade-it took out 6 of my nine fish. I was able to save 3-lots of TLC and natural anti-parasitic medication. It's been several weeks and everyone is healthy and beautiful again. I just added 5 various clown fish-hopefully all will go well. I just noticed a pineapple sponge and have a handful of other small, white, circular-almost like a Q-tip sponges (?) on the same 2 live rocks. They're flat though-not like the pineapple sponge. Should I be concerned or is it a healthy tank sign? My water has always been very good-no ammonia, nitrites or nitrates. I test about every 4-5 days and bring my water to my LFS for testing as well. Anything I should be doing that I'm not? Thanks!

awesome. another Mainer!
Nor'easter Reefer

 

[Crabs McJones]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board. hello from PA!

 

[Kristopher Conlin]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[officialreefbros]

Welcome to the party!!

 

[Ocean_Queenie]

Hello & Welcome!

 

[56longroof]

 

[zheka757]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[RockRash]

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here!

 

[Psyduck]

 

[eggie]

Sounds like the tank is maturing, sponges are a good sign

 

[phillyb614]

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[Hollan]

Hello! I've been reading on this site for quite a long time-great information! I am reborn to saltwater tanks. Did this about 30 years ago-my how things have changed! I have a simple 55 gallon with all the fixings-nothing elaborate! Fish only-no corals. I started early summer with cycling-no fish for months. I had a healthy tank until I bought a Clown Tang and Coral Beauty at a LFS. Then I had velvet invade-it took out 6 of my nine fish. I was able to save 3-lots of TLC and natural anti-parasitic medication. It's been several weeks and everyone is healthy and beautiful again. I just added 5 various clown fish-hopefully all will go well. I just noticed a pineapple sponge and have a handful of other small, white, circular-almost like a Q-tip sponges (?) on the same 2 live rocks. They're flat though-not like the pineapple sponge. Should I be concerned or is it a healthy tank sign? My water has always been very good-no ammonia, nitrites or nitrates. I test about every 4-5 days and bring my water to my LFS for testing as well. Anything I should be doing that I'm not? Thanks!

Welcome here.

 

[tharbin]

Welcome to R2R! You should probably post a photo of the sponges, in whitish light if possible but in general sponges are a good sign.