Newbie question: Ick or pods? ...searching for answers

[Eddy]

Hi, I have started a mini reef tank (20G) with some live rock, 1 clown
and some snails(recently added) due to a minor algae problem. A few
days ago, I've noticed some very small little whitish dots all over
the glass. I was concerned and asked the locals, they told me its pods
and is actually good for the fish.. I'm just wondering if this is
really pods or actually ick? since I don't know the difference. Its
all new to me and trying to read as much as possible but does anyone
know or can advise. The clown seems to be fine as I watch him
everyday... any suggestions?
thank you very much

[Boomer]

"I'm just wondering if this is
really pods or actually ick? since"

Pods, you will never see ick accept on fish

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"Eddy" > wrote in message
om...
: Hi, I have started a mini reef tank (20G) with some live rock, 1 clown
: and some snails(recently added) due to a minor algae problem. A few
: days ago, I've noticed some very small little whitish dots all over
: the glass. I was concerned and asked the locals, they told me its pods
: and is actually good for the fish.. I'm just wondering if this is
: really pods or actually ick? since I don't know the difference. Its
: all new to me and trying to read as much as possible but does anyone
: know or can advise. The clown seems to be fine as I watch him
: everyday... any suggestions?
: thank you very much

[Billy]

"Boomer" > wrote in message
...
| "I'm just wondering if this is
| really pods or actually ick? since"
|
| Pods, you will never see ick accept on fish
|


Sounds more to me like calciferous algae growing on the glass.


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[Eddy]

Hi, I think you're right. I've inspected the clown very carefully
and don't see anything on him. I was worried that if he goes near the glass
he would get some on him, is there something I can do about these pods?
or should I just not bother with?
thanks for your help



"Boomer" > wrote in message >...
> "I'm just wondering if this is
> really pods or actually ick? since"
>
> Pods, you will never see ick accept on fish
>
> --
> Boomer
>
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> "Eddy" > wrote in message
> om...
> : Hi, I have started a mini reef tank (20G) with some live rock, 1 clown
> : and some snails(recently added) due to a minor algae problem. A few
> : days ago, I've noticed some very small little whitish dots all over
> : the glass. I was concerned and asked the locals, they told me its pods
> : and is actually good for the fish.. I'm just wondering if this is
> : really pods or actually ick? since I don't know the difference. Its
> : all new to me and trying to read as much as possible but does anyone
> : know or can advise. The clown seems to be fine as I watch him
> : everyday... any suggestions?
> : thank you very much

[Boomer]

Leave them alone, they are free food for fish and other inverts.

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"Eddy" > wrote in message
om...
: Hi, I think you're right. I've inspected the clown very carefully
: and don't see anything on him. I was worried that if he goes near the glass
: he would get some on him, is there something I can do about these pods?
: or should I just not bother with?
: thanks for your help
:
:
:
: "Boomer" > wrote in message
>...
: > "I'm just wondering if this is
: > really pods or actually ick? since"
: >
: > Pods, you will never see ick accept on fish
: >
: > --
: > Boomer
: >
: > Want to talk chemistry ? The Reef Chemistry Forum
: > http://www.reefcentral.com/vbulletin/index.php
: >
: > Want to See More ?
: > Please Join Our Growing Membership
: > www.coralrealm.com
: >
: > If You See Me Running You Better Catch-Up
: > "Eddy" > wrote in message
: > om...
: > : Hi, I have started a mini reef tank (20G) with some live rock, 1 clown
: > : and some snails(recently added) due to a minor algae problem. A few
: > : days ago, I've noticed some very small little whitish dots all over
: > : the glass. I was concerned and asked the locals, they told me its pods
: > : and is actually good for the fish.. I'm just wondering if this is
: > : really pods or actually ick? since I don't know the difference. Its
: > : all new to me and trying to read as much as possible but does anyone
: > : know or can advise. The clown seems to be fine as I watch him
: > : everyday... any suggestions?
: > : thank you very much

[Rich R]

They are great in the tank my fish love them!!

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On Tue, 14 Sep 2004 23:55:09 -0500, "Boomer"
> wrote:

>Leave them alone, they are free food for fish and other inverts.