What could these be?

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  1. Robs Reef

    Robs Reef Astrea Snail

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    Sorry, my camera broke (gonna get a new one today!) so I'll have to describe these things.

    They look like fuzzy white pineapples. They started on my live rock, very small 1/16" and have grown to about 1/2 ". They have increased to about 60+ in number and appear very delicate. Any help appreciated!!
     
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  2. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    sounds like pineapple sponges,harmless filter feeders and mine never last too long.
     
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  3. Robs Reef

    Robs Reef Astrea Snail

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    Thank you grinder37! I'm new at this and everything with this is an interesting adventure!
     
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  4. Robs Reef

    Robs Reef Astrea Snail

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    grinder37, I looked up "pineapple sponges" on google images and thats them! I've had them for about a month and they're still increasing. I hope they stick around. Thanks again!!
     
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  5. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    I believe they release spores to reproduce and when they do they really do,and even though mine don't last long,i still get some that pop up once in a while.All of these things popping up is a good sign of good water quality,sounds like your doing just fine!
     
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  6. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    so thats what those things are called i have to many to count in my sump lol
     
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  7. pgoodsell

    pgoodsell Horrid Stonefish

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    yup pineapple sponges, its where sponge bob lives. :p
     
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