Is this an Egg Sack? From Whom?

[mhepburn2]

I see what may be an egg sack in my reef tank. It occurs once a month at minimum. See attached. I am going to assume that it's not from any of the corals (LPS and SPS).

Fish are Tangs, Wrasse, Angel, Anthias, Goby, Velvet Damsels

Inverts: Pistol Shrimp, Pepermint Shrimp, Crabs and Snails of all varieties, Mini Stars, Brittle Star


If it may be corals there is a laundry list. Will provide if requested.
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[camellia]

Humm following, interested!

 

[ringo®]

Popped bubble algae?

 

[mhepburn2]

Wouldn't that be green? Have seen any bubble algae in my tank. It has more of a tissue texture to it. The fish and crabs have already devoured it. Haven't fed them yet. Guess they're ready.

 

[mhepburn2]

Could it be sponge?

 

[ringo®]

mhepburn2;1041130 wrote: Wouldn't that be green?

Not if it's been popped for a while. If the fish are interested in eating it, I doubt that's what it is anyway.

 

[raz0945]

What size is it, can't tell from the picture?

 

[mhepburn2]

It's size is somewhere between a Nickel and a Quarter. Its translucent in some areas and became web - like when the fish and crabs began to eat it. Like spider web.

 

[dball711]

I saw this in sci-fi flick, something evil hatched in your tank.

Hurry you don't have much time, if you can seal up the top of your tank then do so right away. If you see a puddle of water next to your tank its too late, its already crawled out...grab you kids, wife and other pets and GET OUT! No telling how quick this think is going to grow.

 

[raz0945]

Some small wrasses like a 6 line secretes a new mucus sack to sleep in every night. What kind of wrasses do you have?

 

[myreefclub0070]

dball711;1041167 wrote: I saw this in sci-fi flick, something evil hatched in your tank.

Hurry you don't have much time, if you can seal up the top of your tank then do so right away. If you see a puddle of water next to your tank its too late, its already crawled out...grab you kids, wife and other pets and GET OUT! No telling how quick this think is going to grow.

Lol, I've seen that one!
I think Dave is right, head for the hills.
Lmao!

 

[mhepburn2]

Thanks Raz!!!

That's it!!! I have a 6 line.

 

[mhepburn2]

Now I'm going to go hunting with the flashlight to see that tonight.

 

[camellia]

Crazy!
I've got several wrasse but never seen a "bubble sake".
Mines a lot of stringy, clouds like, kinda of mucus puddles floating etc.
Nice job Holley. Very interesting!

 

[jennm]

Looks like a burst Valonia to me (bubble algae). Did you notice a large bubble of it in that spot at any time?

Have you taken it out and examined it?

Jenn

 

[snowmansnow]

100% busted bubble algae