Help ID’ing white growth on rock

TripFamAZ

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Hi! New to saltwater. I’ve had my mantis shrimp’s 50 gallon up and running since June.
Can anyone help me ID what this is growing on the rock? Is it something I need to get rid of? I’m limited on CUC since my mantis eats them all…
Any help is greatly appreciated’

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Yeah, that's a sponge - as a general rule of thumb with sponges, if it's not growing over and smothering corals, it's probably harmless.

Personally, I'd keep it.
 

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