Strange Growth in Sump ?

[Steve 926]

Hello to all
I have found this to be multiplying in the skimmer & the return section's of my sump. The Fudge side is illuminated on a 12 / 12 schedule & doe's not appear to have this growth. Cheato, coraline, & green algae are abundant in the fudge. All the water parameters are within excellent level's.

I would like to know what this is, & if I should leave it or remove it before it spreads any further in the sump, & possibly to the display.

As Always.
Thanks For A Reply

Steve 926
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[Steve 926]

 

[Steve 926]

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[tanker]

Either jelly-fish or sponge.

 

[thejrc]

looks like sponge, is it moving or sitting immotile?

 

[Steve 926]

Haven't seen anything move, just multiply in that area of the sump.

Friend or Foe ?

Thanks for a reply

Steve 926
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[LobsterOfJustice]

Sponge, not a threat.

 

[LeslieH]

Yup, a nice assortment of sponges.

 

[uscharalph]

I've got the same thing going on in my sump. I'm not really worried about it.

 

[demonsp]

Look in here . http://www.melevsreef.com/id/

looks like a pinapple sponge and is no threat.GL

 

[Steve 926]

Thank You To All :thumbsup: :thumbsup:


Steve 926
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[Gdevine]

Probably a syconoid sponge. Sponges grow in relationship to nutrients. If just a few it's a sign of a very healthy tank but they can replicate fast if you're not careful. I have a few on my live rock. Love always finding new life!

 

[seapug]

Sponges & tunicates. They are literally living water filters that are to be enocuraged and appreciated.