Can someone tell me what this is?

bl9515

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I just noticed this on a Zoa rock that I have had in my tank for just over 3 months. i don't remember seeing it initially, but could have been overlooked. I also noticed that I have a small crab in the Zoas, but couldn't get a picture of him. Could the 2 be related? Did the crab come out of one of those holes?
 

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If you're talking about the white stuff, it's a sponge and the crab could have come with the coral but the sponge isn't related to the crab.
 
Thanks.

I was talking about the white stuff. When I touched it with forceps, it did feel a little spongy, but I didn't know if it was some kind of sac for baby creatures or something, with the holes and all. Any idea what type of crab it is likely to be and/or if I should just remove it?

I'm guessing since it's been there for over 3 months, the sponge is probably not a big deal, or should it be removed? Not all that great to look at really.
 
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