Is this a mushroom?

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  1. walterB

    walterB Astrea Snail

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    This moshroom looking thing started to grow recently. No idea where it came from. Feels and looks like a mushroom. Since I took the picture a few mor small ones have started to grow.
     

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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Not sure that kind of looks like more of a macro algae.

    Does it close when you touch it or when the lights go off at night?
     
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  3. walterB

    walterB Astrea Snail

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    No, it does not close to the touch. It has a rubbery feel.
     
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  4. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    some sort of amazing sponge? that thing looks cool!
     
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  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Hard to say as I have not seen anything like it. Sounds like a possible mushroom by your touch description.
     
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  6. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    Wouldn't a mushroom close? Don't make me go touch one of my mushrooms to test...:p
     
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  7. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
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  8. Wankell

    Wankell Astrea Snail

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  9. thereefshack

    thereefshack Astrea Snail

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    ^ yea that
     
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  10. Chance

    Chance Bubble Tip Anemone

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    red bubble algae, pull the rock out, attempt to remove all seen, and rinse it WELL with hot water. Avoid all corals and featherdusters if necessary. Works 90% of the time!
     
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