Weird looking sponge????

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  1. Joe Blow

    Joe Blow Astrea Snail

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    What is this thing with the tentacles?

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    Joe Blow, Aug 6, 2012
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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Yes it's a sponge, and believe it or not (because I didn't) they are mobile.
     
    Corailline, Aug 6, 2012
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  3. N00ZE

    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    Crazy looking sponge...
     
    N00ZE, Aug 7, 2012
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  4. Renee@LionfishLair

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    Say whaaaaaaa?
     
    Renee@LionfishLair, Aug 7, 2012
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  5. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    I will see if I can find the link for you Renee, I can not remember the forum even.

    It was a discussion regarding sponges and a well respected Marine Biologist posted that some sponges do move, very slowly yes but some do.

    No way did I believe him, he linked some interesting images and Marine Sponge Research and sure enough.

    It was not some regurgitated forum miss-information. I will see if I can find it or if I booked marked it.
     
    Corailline, Aug 7, 2012
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  6. Renee@LionfishLair

    Renee@LionfishLair 3reef Sponsor

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    Oh I believe you! But..... Say whaaaa!
     
    Renee@LionfishLair, Aug 7, 2012
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  7. Joe Blow

    Joe Blow Astrea Snail

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    Thanks, that's a trip that they move, but the more I think of it I swear this thing used to be a lot lower on the rock.
     
    Joe Blow, Aug 8, 2012
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  8. JHiestand

    JHiestand Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I have a few of those in my tank and they move like a caterpillar. You can totally see them moving though.
     
    JHiestand, Aug 8, 2012
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  9. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    The contract and expand, and can move up to I guess 4mm a day.
     
    Corailline, Aug 8, 2012
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  10. Renee@LionfishLair

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    Sounds like our kids.
     
    Renee@LionfishLair, Aug 8, 2012
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