yellow growth

[chuck116]

I got some rock from my lfs and it has produced something that looks to me like a yellow type of sponge with what looks like soft tube fingers on it.. What is this????

[JY13131]

Probably sponge or tunicate

[chuck116]

Originally Posted by JY13131

Probably sponge or tunicate

is it a good thing to have in the tank

[JY13131]

Yes they are fine for the most part.
A few sponges get out of control, but mostly fine. Just watch it

[chuck116]

Originally Posted by JY13131

Yes they are fine for the most part.
A few sponges get out of control, but mostly fine. Just watch it

Thank you for your help.. I will keep my eyes open. the tank just got started and I have alot to learn. But I also want to keep the bad stuff at bay..

[ChilisREasy]

got pic's ?

[chuck116]

No... Its not much yet. I dont have an 1/8 the tank most of you have ..My idea was a fowlr and i just got started.. It just got its first residents last week. Its not worthy of pics... but maybe someday!!!

[JY13131]

No we want to help you ID the sponge

[ChilisREasy]

oh dont worry about that..ive seen some REALLY bad tanks in my life..i just want a close up of the sponge if its possible..i may be able give a pinpoint ID on it.

[ChilisREasy]

heres a few types of sponges..anything close here ? http://www.ramblincameras.com/Carspnth.htm

[chuck116]

ohh the newbie mis understood sorry...i will look to see if i can find what it looks like thanks..

[chuck116]

it almost looks like the beginning stages of cleona celata .. i found it on about .com in the sponge section under sponge sea squirt and tunicate.. I will send a pic asap..

[chuck116]

how would I post pics..?