what is this on my goni frag

[LuckyReefer]

i just bought this goni frag and i noticed it has this plastic looking stuff around the base, could someone tell me if it’s something different?

 

[DrkNMighty]

Is it solid or does it move? It almost looks like glue.

 

[JGT]

Messy glue job.

 

[LetUsSeeYourLettuceSea]

i just bought this goni frag and i noticed it has this plastic looking stuff around the base, could someone tell me if it’s something different?

Looks like just a glob of glue to me!