What's growing on my Duncan?

[kframe]

I noticed this yellowish stuff growing on my Duncan! At first I thought it might be food, but it's not! Anybody know what this is and what I can do about it?

 

[socal619]

Mmmm cheesy! Idk bro try blowing it off or something

 

[kframe]

I just tried blowing it off and it wouldn't come off! Should I give it a dip or something? I would like to figure out what it is so I can do some research and figure out why/how it got there and what to do about it

 

[NanaReefer]

Sponge. You can cause the Duncan to close up and then gently rub the sponge off.

 

[kframe]

Right on.... Thank you nanareefer! Would you happen to know what caused it to be there? Is it harmful to the coral?

 

[Weaver6116]

I've had this very same problem the last few weeks. Keep me updated as to what u did and the outcome please. And I'll do the same. Mine seems to keep reoccouring the day after feeding.

 

[kframe]

Will do weaver! Right low I'm going to try to gently rub it off and possibly do a dip! I'll let you know how it goes

 

[Weaver6116]

Ok thanks. I, at first, thought it was some kinda bugs or something.

 

[kframe]

Hey weaver, it's been a few days now and so far I haven't had the "sponge" return. I took a turkey Baster and tried gently blowing it off. Some do it did come off but not all. I then pick it up from the stem and very gently rubbed it off. Afterward I did a coral dip on it and returned it back to where I had it. Like I said in the few short days it's been it has yet to return. I hope this helps you out and you have the same luck Ive had so far

 

[Weaver6116]

Thanks for the update. I've not seen any more on mine lately.

 

[NanaReefer]

Glad it worked out for you

 

[kframe]

Thank you very much nanareefer!!! ; )