Red Growth on Sinularia?

[Kasey Grohowski]

My spaghetti leather (sinularia) has a red growth on it. Just got it 2 days ago fron Liveaquaria and dipped it in CoralRx for 10 minutes. Can anyone identify? Thank you.

 

[BestMomEver]

I have no idea.

@reefsquad

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

I have no idea.

@reef[

It looks like epoxy kinda, on the rock it came with a little bit on the stalk of the coral.

 

[BestMomEver]

It looks like epoxy kinda, on the rock it came with a little bit on the stalk of the coral.

Now that you say that, it may be. But what’s in the picture looks really thin like maybe a macro algae. Can you tell us what it feels like? Is it flexible? Slimy or rough? Any description will help.

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

Now that you say that, it may be. But what’s in the picture looks really thin like maybe a macro algae. Can you tell us what it feels like? Is it flexible? Slimy or rough? Any description will help.

I haven't felt it yet, hate putting my hand in the tank. Looks smooth though.

 

[KJ]

Google sponge!

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

Google sponge!

Good guy??

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

Google sponge!

It doesn't look like any sponges on google.

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

Bump

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

Bump

 

[reef lover]

I second a macro .

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

I second a macro .

Bad or good?

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

Also my sinularia appears to have a redish tint on the stalk.

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

Also my sinularia appears to have a redish tint on the stalk.

 

[reef lover]

Most arent bad...if it grows too much you can clip it off. Not sure on the red tint. Got a pic?

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

Most arent bad...if it grows too much you can clip it off. Not sure on the red tint. Got a pic?

If you look at the pic up top, the back left of the coral you can see it kind of. Do you think the coral looks sick/unhappy?

 

[reef lover]

Looks fine. I have one with a purple undertone .

 

[Katrina71]

I agree sponge

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

Sponges are good guys right?

 

[Katrina71]

Sponges are good guys right?

Yes. Sometimes they can overtake a bit, but they peel off and are easily controlled.