Unresolved Red, mushy (But firm), stone shaped stuff???

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  1. JJL

    JJL Purple Tang

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    Today I was admiring my tank when I realized one of my clowfish was missing. I was looking all over for him when I finally found him in the overflow. I lowered it and he promptly swam out. When lowering the overflow I found 5 pieces (about a 1/2 in. long) of this dark red, rock shaped, mushy stuff. I poked it and it was firm, but kind of slimy too. What is this stuff? I have absolutely NO IDEA???????

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  2. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    photos aren't working ..
     
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  3. JJL

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    I know...give me a minute, then I will have them up.
     
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  4. JJL

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    Done.
     
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  5. Seano Hermano

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    It looks like a type of sponge.
     
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  6. Mr. Bill

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    That would be my only guess.
     
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  7. JJL

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    What kind of sponge?
     
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  8. JJL

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    Should I take it out?
    It is blocking the intake.
     
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  9. Mr. Bill

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    Probably, as it will continue to grow.

    If that's a removable cover, I'd take it out to remove the sponge. Exposure to air will kill it, so any fragments you miss will be far less likely to regrow.
     
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  10. JJL

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    OK. The cover is not removable, but I will take out what I can.
    Thanks, Mr. Bill 8)
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