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07/23/2020, 08:40 AM
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Can somebody identify this between the stalks of xenia? Thanks
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07/23/2020, 08:56 AM
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The multiple small holes and fewer larger holes suggests its a sponge, and a beautiful one at that. I've never seen one like it.
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07/24/2020, 08:17 AM
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^^^This^^^ Very nice find! I'd be happy to have it in my system. I'd much rather have the sponge than the xenia!!!!
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07/24/2020, 04:15 PM
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I'd pay money for that haha
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07/26/2020, 08:06 PM
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Colonial Tunicates
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07/27/2020, 07:25 AM
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07/27/2020, 08:29 AM
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I had some tunicates that looked kind of like that. They'll feel more like jelly if you touch them. A sponge feels like...well...a sponge. I wouldn't go poking at it to figure it out. Just enjoy it and don't worry when it dies off. Things like that tend to come and go in our reefs.
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07/27/2020, 07:07 PM
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07/28/2020, 10:18 AM
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Thanks for all your responses. Managed a clearer image today
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07/28/2020, 11:02 AM
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Yep they are a Colonial Tunicate.
Most tunicates are very very hard to keep and require feedings.. They usually eventually starve to death..
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07/28/2020, 09:37 PM
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My sump was full of those when I was running my tank in Alaska. They lasted for 2 years or so. I've rarely seen tunicates last more than a month or less. Enjoy them!
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