Growth on coral

[RedSea_New59]

I have noticed a white growth at the base of my Candy Cane coral and just wondering what it could be. Any thoughts?

 

[DaveK]

Looks like a sponge. They are almost always harmless.

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

+1 ^

 

[saintsreturn]

x3 on that vote.

 

[ThePurpleTwelve]

x4 Melev talks about it here: http://www.melevsreef.com/critter/white-sponge