Is it a sponge ?!

Camilsky · 01-19-2008, 04:11 PM

Dear 3reefers,
Yet another ID needed! This new inhabitant came with Fiji LR. It looks like a thick white membrane waving in the water. The size is approx. 1" by 1". What's that ?!

ziggy222 · 01-19-2008, 04:15 PM

looks like a sea squirt

Camilsky · 01-19-2008, 04:25 PM

Thanks for quick response. Ufff... I've read few short articles about tunicates and they seem harmful. Damn! It's an extremely interesting organism! It's believed to be an intermediate between invertebrates and vertebrates, therefore being our very distant ancestor

omard · 01-19-2008, 04:27 PM

Don't go overboard about being harmful.

Beautiful animals. Have had had few in my tank for ages (came with original LR)...

Not a problem and am glad to have.

Camilsky · 01-19-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Camilsky

Thanks for quick response. Ufff... I've read few short articles about tunicates and they seem harmful. Damn! It's an extremely interesting organism! It's believed to be an intermediate between invertebrates and vertebrates, therefore being our very distant ancestor

Ohh... Stupid me ! I meant harmless! In fact I'm very happy! It's supposed to be like live fossil!