What's growing on my Candy cane?

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  1. supersmirky

    supersmirky Astrea Snail

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    It looks like a spongy type flesh....and it has little "breathe" holes poking up in spots. Is this bad for my candy cane coral? Should I scrape it off?

    Does anyone know what it is?

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    supersmirky, Jul 19, 2011
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  2. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    Tube sponge. Water filter. Good thing.
     
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  3. supersmirky

    supersmirky Astrea Snail

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    Thanks Reefbruh....so I don't need to rip it off or anything? I see tons of little microstars climbing all in the openings
     
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  4. libog2fish

    libog2fish Fire Shrimp

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    let it be...it won't harm anything...
     
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  5. supersmirky

    supersmirky Astrea Snail

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    Cool....thanks!
     
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  6. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Nice sponge there
     
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  7. supersmirky

    supersmirky Astrea Snail

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    Thanks...must be doing something right...because I didn't have one or buy one. haha
     
    supersmirky, Jul 19, 2011
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