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New growth in the tank


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This is, I think, a basic sponge that started growing about a month or so ago in the 6 gallon tank. I have about 4 of them in various sizes, this one being the largest. 3 are on the GSP and the other one is in the yellow colonial polyps.

 

My question is, is this going to harm the coral in any way. The GSP doesn't seem affected by it, but I have no idea how big this thing is going to get.

 

Do I take them off the corals or leave them?

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Littleoceans

I always found that they take over everything ...... make sure you get every piece out or it will grow back..... IMO....

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Those are called Q-tip sponges. I have a few of them in my tank and they dont seem to bother anything. Do search for them and you should get a bunch more info.

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I have found that they bloom in large numbers when a tank has been running for several months and all conditions are where they should be.

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Bucket o Chum

I think that you should leave them they only grow to about an inch and considering that you can just pull some out if the population gets too large. They also add diversity to a tank.

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