slime?

[titustitus]

hi guys,

i have an arowana and 3 small rays about 5' in my tank and have noticed that there's some substance growing on the walls of my tank. is it slime? if it isn't what can it be and how can it be removed? just wondering if any of you have encountered or dealt with this before. thanks in advance

 

[sam_everist]

Is it white cloudy? if so I believe it is a build up from feeding hig protein foods in the tank... someone correct me if I am wrong.

 

[titustitus]

Hmm it's like a living organism that sticks to the wall and kinda like a microscopic jellyfish?

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x392/roka-88/Fish and Aquarium/IMG_0063.jpg

Have no idea what it is but i needa know asap in case it is harmful for my fishes. Cant determine whether it is copepods or amphipods or planaria or something else.

Appreciate all help!

 

[titustitus]

Heres a vid i took : http://youtu.be/k7lU6xEwqWs

 

[MadRussian79]

Might be hydra the picture isn't all that clear.
http://freshaquarium.about.com/od/problemsolving/p/How-To-Combat-The-Aquarium-Pest-Hydra.htm

 

[Matt S]

Not to sure did you try just wiping it off??


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[samwellbr]

i have the same stuff on my tank after adding 1 motoro. i have this theory it is actually beneficial bacteria not having a place to seed, so it grows on the walls. but im not positive. this weekend ill be upping the flow into my sump to see if it goes away.