Can anyone help me Id the growth on this candy cane?

[mwil79]

Not sure what this is as all other corals in my tank are doing great. I can easily brush off this growth but just seems to come back and now the other head has its mouth wide open and will not inflate at all. This candy cane has been trouble since the begining covered with algae and not wanting to open. It has been in the tank around 2 months.

Salinty 1.025
Nitrate 5ppm
Nitrites 0
Ammonia 0
Phosphate. 013
Alk 9
Mag 1400

 

[WIReefer]

Could you get a picture with more whites for us? Could possibly be a sponge.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Poriferan sponge
It it is harmless but can grow crazy. If it becomes an issue, you can trim with a razor Or inject with air or vinegar to halt it

 

[mwil79]

Sure can, its like tiny little white spikes all over it.
Don't judge my algae my cuc is slacking lol

 

[sixty_reefer]

Looks like a form of sponge, should be harmless

 

[mwil79]

Thank you all for the responses. Think I am just going to have to scrape it off as my cc refuses to open. Appreciate the assistance.