White "sponge" like stuff

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  1. Bunner

    Bunner Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I have this white stuff in my sump and it's everywhere down there... it looks like dead sponges but they are definately proliferating. They even feel spongy. I would take a pic but i think it would be useless. Anyone else ever have this?:confused:
     
    Bunner, Jul 28, 2009
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  2. invert phil

    invert phil Millepora

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    What shape are the sponges?
     
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  3. Bunner

    Bunner Bubble Tip Anemone

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    uneven in shape all random
     
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    invert phil Millepora

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    Thats not that helpful, maybe a photo would be best?
     
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  5. ontop27

    ontop27 Ritteri Anemone

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    I hope someone responds I have the same thing, I was once told it was a sponge though.
     
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  6. Bunner

    Bunner Bubble Tip Anemone

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    gah... really some how i doubt my tank would do well enough to allow this many sponges to proliferate. ill post a pic but i bet it wont help.
     
    Bunner, Jul 29, 2009
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  7. johnmaloney

    johnmaloney 3reef Sponsor

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    probably sponges...white doesn't need light but nothing fan like...i have some sponges like what you describe, makes good fish food.
     
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  8. Bunner

    Bunner Bubble Tip Anemone

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    ya thanks. you know what they are more formed now... for sure pineapple sponges! hundreds of them.
     
    Bunner, Jul 30, 2009
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