Billowing Bubble Blob

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I confess to being confounded!

This billowing bubble hath appeared upon my recent acquisition from Tampa Bay Saltwater.

Thin and whispy, it doth flow to and fro in the current. Some tunicate outgrowth?

Pray tell, any ideas please?

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If the stairs are wet at night. Be afraid.

Honestly, no idea on this one. If it's not bothering anything leave it be - thats the point of a natural eco system. I wish I had the opportunity to buy from Tampa bay.

These organisms are so interesting. Watch, learn and see if it develops. It likely won't as almost certainly a specialist feeder but do what you can.
 

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Reminds me of tunicate.
 
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If the stairs are wet at night. Be afraid.

Honestly, no idea on this one. If it's not bothering anything leave it be - thats the point of a natural eco system. I wish I had the opportunity to buy from Tampa bay.

These organisms are so interesting. Watch, learn and see if it develops. It likely won't as almost certainly a specialist feeder but do what you can.
It had alas subsided into apparent non-existence. But you never know, might show up again.
 

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Did you notice the closet doors ajar?

Shame looked an interesting fella. Most things come and go due to their natural requirements not being met. Great post though. One day we might find keeping the blob extremely beneficial for certain plagues! Who knows...
 

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