Is this Aiptasia or Baby Feather Duster or what ?

[streetrodder007]

I have noticed this very small thing growing in a small patch of Pipe organ I just fragged. I have never had Aiptasia but I am wondering if this is it ? Also its right next to a feather duster than has not come out of its tube in roughly 2-3 weeks ? Any thoughts ? thanks, Bill

[AZDesertRat]

What you see is commonly called a "pineapple sponge".
See "step 2B" about half way down th epage here:
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-07/rs/index.php

[jolson10450]

Originally Posted by AZDesertRat

What you see is commonly called a "pineapple sponge".
See "step 2B" about half way down th epage here:
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-07/rs/index.php

+1 pineapple sponge. i got them all over in my fuge

[ReeferRob]

Nice ID rat! My sump is covered as well.

[streetrodder007]

I dont think I have ever seen one before. I wonder if it was a hitch hiker on the pipe organ ? And will it hurt the tank ?

[AZDesertRat]

They should not hurt anything. I find they come and go in my sump and overflow.

[streetrodder007]

Thanks for the info Guys !

[Sir Patrick]

I wonder where they come from also.

My HOB skimmer is always full of them! I have had them grow on the walls of my tanks in the past too.

[chort55]

Originally Posted by Sir Patrick

I wonder where they come from also.

My HOB skimmer is always full of them! I have had them grow on the walls of my tanks in the past too.

Yeah I have always wondered that too.... I have them in my fuge, and have only recently seen them popping up.... but have no where they "should" have came in from lol

[kgood1]

Tagging along because I have them too.