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[loonz]

Can somebody identify this between the stalks of xenia? Thanks

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[Michael Hoaster]

The multiple small holes and fewer larger holes suggests its a sponge, and a beautiful one at that. I've never seen one like it.

 

[billdogg]

The multiple small holes and fewer larger holes suggests its a sponge, and a beautiful one at that. I've never seen one like it.

^^^This^^^

Very nice find! I'd be happy to have it in my system. I'd much rather have the sponge than the xenia!!!!

 

[xtremeyolks]

I'd pay money for that haha

 

[Reeferz412]

Colonial Tunicates


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[billdogg]

Colonial Tunicates


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We may have a winner!!!

 

[cody6766]

I had some tunicates that looked kind of like that. They'll feel more like jelly if you touch them. A sponge feels like...well...a sponge. I wouldn't go poking at it to figure it out. Just enjoy it and don't worry when it dies off. Things like that tend to come and go in our reefs.

 

[Misled]

Colonial Tunicates

We may have a winner!!!

I agree.

 

[loonz]

Thanks for all your responses. Managed a clearer image today

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[shred5]

Yep they are a Colonial Tunicate.
Most tunicates are very very hard to keep and require feedings..

They usually eventually starve to death..

 

[cody6766]

My sump was full of those when I was running my tank in Alaska. They lasted for 2 years or so. I've rarely seen tunicates last more than a month or less. Enjoy them!