What the heck?

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  1. imamonster

    imamonster Astrea Snail

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    I was curious if antone could tell me what this is? It was on the live rock when i got it. It dosent appear to be growing or anything just sits in one spot. Thanks for any input.
     

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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    It is a sponge and harmless IME.
     
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  3. Jake

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    Yup, just a sponge. I've seen that species do pretty well in a reef tank before, although I can't remember the species name.
     
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  4. vawdka

    vawdka Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Yep, sponge. :D
     
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  5. imamonster

    imamonster Astrea Snail

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    Do you know if it will get any bigger. or will it just stay the same size? Does anyone know the name of the sponge.
     
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  6. vawdka

    vawdka Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I would say technically it is probably a Cinachyra sp. "Yellow Ball Sponge" but sponges are difficult to identify some times. As for it growing, I believe that under the right conditions it could/would grow but probably never really get more than a couple inches or so.

    :)
     
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