On a curing LR

[Wes888]

I've noticed this little spec of red color started showing up few days ago and it seems to be getting bigger (not much, but bigger) everyday. I thought it was just some red "stuff" from the LR. When I take the picture on the side, it is actually a 3D structure. What could it be?

 

[Bifferwine]

Poke it with something. Is it soft and does it retract back into the rock? Or is it hard and does it stay still?

 

[Wes888]

Just tried it, it stays still.

 

[daugherty]

looks like a peice of coraline

 

[Bifferwine]

I can't remember what they are really called, but they are sometimes referred to as fire coral. They are harmless and you'll probably see a bunch of them popping up all over your rock soon enough.

 

[Wes888]

cool! Free stuff! :D

Thanks!

 

[Bifferwine]

Yeah it hurts if you touch it though. Every time I handle my rocks with my bare hands I get burns, rashes and cuts all over them.

 

[Wes888]

ouch! I gotta watch out for them then.

 

[yote]

I think Biffs got this one.

 

[daugherty]

i think she got it

 

[dcantucson]

Yeah it hurts if you touch it though. Every time I handle my rocks with my bare hands I get burns, rashes and cuts all over them.

That also been bothering my fingers lately. Little cuts and rubbed raw areas after I have my hands in the tank for a long time cleaning. I got some rubber finger guards at Office Max (for paper cuts) to put on my finger tips for the next time I do a cleaning. Hope it works.

 

[Bifferwine]

The best things ever are the plastic gloves that go up to your armpits. Unfortunately, in my tank, I can't even reach near the bottom without going above my armpits.

 

[daugherty]

The best things ever are the plastic gloves that go up to your armpits. Unfortunately, in my tank, I can't even reach near the bottom without going above my armpits.

invent a full body glove. i can see it now.

 

[mng777777]

I always just put on my wetsuit and chainmaille when it's cleaning time at my house. Can't ever be too safe with bristle worms and fire coral...

 

[dcantucson]

I always just put on my wetsuit and chainmaille when it's cleaning time at my house. Can't ever be too safe with bristle worms and fire coral...

Got pictures of you in chainmaille? I'm sure we would ALL like to see those! :D

 

[mng777777]

:d...

 

[tankedchemist]

I can make chainmail.... spent years make a tunic once. made a pretty penny off it. :)

 

[mng777777]

Yeah I hand make all of mine too. You really cant put a price on not getting stung by bristleworms.