Pineapple sponge

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  1. GeejEx

    GeejEx Skunk Shrimp

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    I have had a sudden crop of "somethings" behind powerheads, under rock overhangs, and other low-flow areas. They are from 1/32"-1/16" long, white, with an egg shaped base ending in a few tentacles that fan out like a duster rather than wave like a tube anemone.
    The peppermint completely ignores them, as does everything else. They are not responsive to light nor touch, and seem spongy rather than slimy.

    The pineapple sponge ID seems closest, but I can't find any info as to whether or not to nuke them:
    http://www.chucksaddiction.com/sponge4.jpg
     
    GeejEx, Jul 19, 2008
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  2. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    ok nope not working is it
     
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  3. GeejEx

    GeejEx Skunk Shrimp

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    [​IMG]

    again...
     
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  4. eggerstout

    eggerstout Skunk Shrimp

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    not working
     
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  5. reefersRus

    reefersRus Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I have them all over my tank and overtaking my sump. They are a great thing. The are filter feeders and help clean the water.
     
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  6. GeejEx

    GeejEx Skunk Shrimp

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    Weird, I can see it on mine, and the link works. Anyway... another one:
    [​IMG]
     
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  7. cannedmulder

    cannedmulder Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Giggle

    Who lives in a pinapple under the sea......;D
     
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  8. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    Just another beneficial filter feeder aiding in maintaining good water quality!
     
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  9. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    yep I can see that one and yep that's what it is.... I used to have them when I first started my tank years ago. not sure where they went, but they're cool....:)
     
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  10. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    :lol::bouncylau:hehe::laughy::pirate2::laugh5::first::laugh3::LolLolLol:clapping::grinthumbs::clapping::party014::beer2::beer::zzzz:
    Yeah!!!
    SPONGEBOB rocks!!!!! And Patrick,
    and Mr.Crab
    and Squidward and Sandy!


    Plankton...
    Can you tell I have a 5 year old?
    hahahha
     
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