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  1. Dredfish

    Dredfish Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I have these critters all over my refugium. They are not in my DT as far as I know. They are some kind of filter feeder. They don't appear to be harmful. Any help would be appreciated.
     

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  2. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    they are sponges. they are safe.
     
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  3. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Pineapple sponges to be specific.
     
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  4. M-Ocean Man

    M-Ocean Man Flame Angel

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    +1 on Pineapple.

    Great to have - shows good aquarium system health.
     
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  5. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    Agreed- pineapple sponges and good filter feeders. :)
     
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  6. au2o3

    au2o3 Plankton

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    It's good you have spongebob. : )
     
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  7. Dredfish

    Dredfish Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Thanks to everyone for the info.
     
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  8. project1

    project1 Spaghetti Worm

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    my tank and filters are covered in them so you will be ok
     
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  9. Sharkbate

    Sharkbate Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I have them everywhere too.... Some of them have made colonies of more than an inch.
     
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