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satjosh
03/27/2009, 09:24 AM
help my tank has this light green plant thing looks like an algae but i dont know, its kinda looks like it has pores? and has tube like extremities i will try and get a photo they looked ok b/4 but now that its near one of my corals i can see the coral dieing(shriviling up) soo plz if this is a common organism plz let me know and if its dangerous i expected my tank and i can see other places it is growing i need to know what it is and if dangerous or not

i' willl try and get a pic later this afternoon cause i need a better camera i'm getting worried.

thank you if u guys know any plant likething?
satjosh
03/27/2009, 09:26 AM
it Looks like the back of lettuce slug (light Green)
HighlandReefer
03/27/2009, 01:25 PM
A good, focused, close-up shot is worth a thousand words. :)
satjosh
03/30/2009, 12:37 PM
Shot from far away (underneath the coral)

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/189318DSCN2828_new.jpg



a different area in my tank this is the best clear pic i have
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/189318DSCN2836_new.jpg

are these algae?
what are they?
are they beneficial or harmful?

if harmful how do i get rid of it? OMG help me
brynkal
03/30/2009, 01:03 PM
Look like sponges, no problem!
satjosh
03/30/2009, 04:12 PM
r u sure?
100% sponge?

is it save growing next to a coral?
HighlandReefer
03/30/2009, 05:17 PM
Looks like a sponge to me also. ;)
satjosh
03/30/2009, 07:26 PM
Ok well are sponges safe with coral?
HighlandReefer
03/30/2009, 07:51 PM
Most sponges will not last long in a reef tank without a lot of extra husbandry. I would not worry about it.
satjosh
03/30/2009, 08:39 PM
OK b/c it is growing lol and spreading... sigh located like all through out the tank thank you... i'm feeling better now though thx for the replies
SMOOTHIE
04/06/2009, 02:29 AM
You are fine. Extra color, character and filtration for your tank
satjosh
04/06/2009, 09:14 PM
LOl thank you