filter sponge invader

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  1. wez

    wez Astrea Snail

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    Just done water change tonight and did the 6month bottom sponge rinse.found these all over the bottom two sponges..never seen b4. They didn't move and looked like ant eggs or mini cocoons? ? I rinsed them away just in case
     

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  2. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    pineapple sponges
     
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Pineapple sponges. Commonly found in the cryptic/dark areas of the tank and sump. Numbers usually dwindle as the tank ages. Harmless.
     
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  4. wez

    wez Astrea Snail

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    Thanks
     
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