Cheato question

[Breakthecycle2]

In my ball of cheato, they are these little balls that look like white cotton. I've never seen this before and they keep getting bigger. Any thoughts?

 

[143MPCo]

Sounds like pineapple sponges but, can you post a picture so we can get a better look?

 

[Ebone]

sounds like sponges for sure

 

[Reefing Madness]

Sounds like Pineapple Sponge here also.