HELP! My coral has something on itself that I cannot identify

[AquaHearts12345]

So, in the Marinetank, there's something around one of the coral.
I don't know what it is, I'm scared that it could harm any of my sea creatures. Can you identify it? I can't find anything that can help me by researching either.

 

[frisbee]

If your referring to that white stuff then it just looks like a sponge of some sort. While most of these are generally harmless, there are a few varieties out there that have been known to smother corals though. Definitely keep your eye on it. GL.

 

[AquaHearts12345]

Thanks you very much.
Smother? I don't want that at all.
How do you get rid of it - if you don't mind me asking and how does it form; I want to acknowledge how so it doesn't happen next time.

 

[frisbee]

If you want to get rid of it a wire brush should do the trick. Just put the rock in a small bucket of salt water and go to work. As far as how they form and all goes, maybe the links below will help. GL.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-06/rs/index.php

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2011/6/inverts2

 

[AquaHearts12345]

Thank you! I'm going to start what you've advised me to do tomorrow, thanks for the your patience and advise! Cheers.

 

[AquaHearts12345]

Advice*

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

+1 sponge most are filter feeders and pretty harmless

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