peach colored thick slimy stuff on rock???

kristybe · 08-13-2006, 10:49 AM

We found this peach colored thick slimy stuff on a rock today. I have no idea what it is? Here is a picture. Can someone help us id this slime?

Thanks!
Kristy

Alice · 08-13-2006, 10:55 AM

The stuff on the underside of the rock? Looks like a sponge to me; pretty common on LR , especially the spaces not exposed to much light.

Fly Guy · 08-13-2006, 10:55 AM

Its a sponge, and a really great colored one at that. No worries. soemtimes you do need to trim them back on certain types.....

heres some basic info.......

http://www.melevsreef.com/id/sponge.html

kristybe · 08-13-2006, 11:16 AM

Thanks! Glad to hear it is o.k! It is a pretty peach color.
Thanks again,
Kristy