What is this??? Please help ID

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  1. nikkinchip

    nikkinchip Plankton

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    Hello all.

    I am very new to 3reef and to saltwater ownership.
    I purchased a 2 year established 46g bowfront tank that included all the LR. I even took the original water. It's been set up now for over 2 months. I waited two weeks to make sure that my water parameters were good before I added one Percula clown and one small Blue Hippo. I also have about 4-5 hermit crabs and 5 peppermint shirmp that were just added a few weeks ago. I've noticed this weird cluster of clear/white tubes growing on my LR. I took a pic and showed the LFS but the person could not I it.

    What started as one small cluster is spread to about 5 seperate clusters throughout the different rock. I have not tried to remove any of it because I would like to know first what the heck it is. Neither the crabs or shirmp seem to want to eat it.

    Could someone possibly help me with this weird stuff. I have googled my heart out but can't seem to find anything that resembles this stuff.

    Thanks so much.
    Nikki

    46g
    55g Aqueon Filter
    and large powerhead

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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Those are sponges and are safe.
     
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  3. ferretfish

    ferretfish Sea Dragon

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    might be some kind of sponge or a pest anenome
     
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  4. ReefPlayground

    ReefPlayground 3reef Sponsor

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    looks like sponge growth
     
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  5. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    Sponge
     
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  6. SAY

    SAY Ocellaris Clown

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    yep, a sponge. Welcome to 3reef.....and to MAAST (wrong forum by the way). :)
     
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  7. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Welcome to 3reef.
     
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  8. rookie2011

    rookie2011 Plankton

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    wow! that's a relief to me as well :); thanks all. I was trying to figure this out too. Will the fish called lawnmower blenny eat this?
     
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  9. nikkinchip

    nikkinchip Plankton

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    Yes..what would eat these?
    They are really spreading all over my LR. Not very attractive.
     
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  10. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    they are harmless filter feeders and good for your tank,i'm not sure which ones but there are some inverts and fish that will eat sponge if you really want it gone.And welcome to 3reef.
     
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