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Old 07-29-2006, 11:49 PM   #1
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So I have some new live rock from live aquaria, it was awesome, totally recommend them as an on line source. However, I have no idea what the hell is growing in there. This things is small reddish marroon and I looked all over the place to see what it is, so i figured Id ask the pros
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Old 07-30-2006, 11:50 AM   #2
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Possibly sponges I have little orange ones like that
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Old 07-31-2006, 06:25 AM   #3
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I believe it is Homotrema rubra, a common foram. They are harmless filter feeders.
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