Nudibranch?

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  1. MyBoyGus

    MyBoyGus Flamingo Tongue

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    I have seen an explosion of these guys in my frag tank. They seem to prefer to stay out of the light. Haven't really seen them on the coral, mainly on the glass. Should I worry? Should I begin an attack?

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    MyBoyGus, Oct 27, 2011
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  2. doylef4i

    doylef4i Bubble Tip Anemone

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    looks like sponges to me.
     
    doylef4i, Oct 27, 2011
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  3. MyBoyGus

    MyBoyGus Flamingo Tongue

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    No, definitely not sponges.
     
    MyBoyGus, Oct 27, 2011
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  4. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Exactly, sure looks like them to me as well.
     
    Corailline, Oct 27, 2011
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  5. erik

    erik Spaghetti Worm

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    unless they are moving around definitely sponges
     
    erik, Oct 27, 2011
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  6. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    Scypha Sponge. Also called pineapple sponge. Harmless filter feeders.
     
    reefmonkey, Oct 27, 2011
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  7. pagojoe

    pagojoe Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Yup, they definitely are Scypha (pineapple) sponges. Some people don't like the way they look, but they don't hurt anything.

    Cheers,



    Don
     
    pagojoe, Oct 27, 2011
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  8. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    ^^^ yuppppp
     
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  9. MyBoyGus

    MyBoyGus Flamingo Tongue

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    Wow! Thank you both. That is what they are. I am much relieved.

    And I have to say;

    Go Cardinals!!!

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    MyBoyGus, Oct 27, 2011
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  10. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Glad we could be of assist as well. :p
     
    Corailline, Oct 28, 2011
    Corailline, Oct 28, 2011
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