Sponge on the brain frag?

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  1. Maksimsf

    Maksimsf Banned

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    Hey guys, I noticed that something growing on my brain frag? Is that a sponge? Do I need to remove it?

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  2. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    There are a few species of sponge that are invasive. Usually they are darker in color and don't have as many osculums. Just watch it but I don't think it's an issue.

    PS....fixed the title for you.
     
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  3. Maksimsf

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    thanx!
     
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  4. rohitratnakaran

    rohitratnakaran Astrea Snail

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    Hi,
    If it is hard to the touch then it could be a bryozone colony. The structure seems to be that of a bryozone colony. If it is soft to the touch it must be a sponge. Some sponges are of the burrowing type. They secrete acid that eats into calcareous rock, corals etc. If the coral shows any signs of stress such as not opening up fully or remains closed despite good water parameters then the sponge needs to be removed.
     
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