critter on my Zoa

[thomasrusconi]

Hello everyone,
I have noticed a critter on my Zoa that looks like a white/transparent tube. The Zoa is not stressed and it's very healthy. I had to accidentally touch the Zoa and when closed I saw the critter. Any idea of what is it?

 

[KJ]

Sponge.

 

[Crabs McJones]

Sponges. Very common. They generally dont bother the zoas but if they do they can be blasted off with a Turkey baster

 

[thomasrusconi]

Sponges. Very common. They generally dont bother the zoas but if they do they can be blasted off with a Turkey baster

McJones, Thanks for the quick reply. I tried to use the turkey baster but the sponge didn't move . It seems that is anchored on the rock

 

[Crabs McJones]

McJones, Thanks for the quick reply. I tried to use the turkey baster but the sponge didn't move . It seems that is anchored on the rock

You might have to scrape them off then. And all credits to @KJ, he nailed it first

 

[thomasrusconi]

You might have to scrape them off then. And all credits to @KJ, he nailed it first

is this sponge aggressive? Do you know the technical name of it?

 

[thomasrusconi]

@KJ @Crabs McJones thank you both!

 

[KJ]

@KJ @Crabs McJones thank you both!

YW

 

[Crabs McJones]

is this sponge aggressive? Do you know the technical name of it?

I think it's a type of tube sponge. Non aggressive, but zoas might not like them.

 

[MnFish1]

is this sponge aggressive? Do you know the technical name of it?

Its called a "casper the ghost bomb sponge". Each tube sells for about 300$. . JK just a play on designer corals...