I found this in my tank, what is it?

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  1. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    I found this little thing in my tank. Right now it is about .5/.75 inches across. It is fuzzy white with small tubes sticking out

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    GuitarMan89, Jul 7, 2008
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  2. Jakerupe

    Jakerupe Skunk Shrimp

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    Not sure if it is the same as what I've seen but it looks like the early stages of a sponge.
     
    Jakerupe, Jul 7, 2008
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  3. ziggy222

    ziggy222 Fire Goby

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    either that or some kind of sea squirt.
     
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  4. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    do you know if i should remove it or is it ok to keep in the tank?
     
    GuitarMan89, Jul 8, 2008
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  5. paulg

    paulg Feather Duster

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    keep it both are good
     
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  6. Nykademus

    Nykademus Flamingo Tongue

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    Yep, looks like a sponge
     
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  7. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    thanks guys, I actually found another smaller one in the tank. Will keep an eye on them and see how they grow
     
    GuitarMan89, Jul 8, 2008
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  8. Godbert

    Godbert Montipora Capricornis

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    probably a sponge but just on the off chance its a nudi or aiptasia watch them and see if they are bugging any corals
     
    Godbert, Jul 8, 2008
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  9. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    will do, thanks for the warning
     
    GuitarMan89, Jul 8, 2008
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