new elegance coral (pics)

Here is my new coral, its about softball size and i got it for 49.99... I saw this orange substance on the side of the skeleton and was wondering what it was, It is hard to the touch, not slimy, and i couldnt peel it off. any ideas? is it harmful?

well heres the picture, i just added him 5 min ago

 

Nice looking coral. The orange substance is either coralline algae or a sponge either way safe.

 

Very nice specimen. +1 sponge

 

Thanks everyone ;D He is almost fully open now and looks great

 

the orange stuff is definatley some sort of sponge

 

If it has tiny holes in it, then it is most definately a sponge! Harmless... Very nice coral you have there!

 

here are some better pics

 

I likey!