Need some help 🙏

Olena Makogon

New Member
View Badges
Joined
Jul 18, 2025
Messages
4
Reaction score
0
Location
150 Islington street, Staten Island, New York
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Hi there,
I noticed something unusual forming around my coral and I’m not sure what it is.
Could you please help me identify it?
Should I remove it or take any specific action?
I’m still new to the hobby, so I really appreciate your guidance.
20250722_144553_2E2AC2A9-073E-441C-BE10-A686436F08F1.png


20250722_144553_37695272-4D1D-4F96-97CF-3382CCD2460B.png


20250722_144553_9C03DD12-EC78-40CD-ACF4-121FBD42D9EB.png
 
Hi there,
I noticed something unusual forming around my coral and I’m not sure what it is.
Could you please help me identify it?
Should I remove it or take any specific action?
I’m still new to the hobby, so I really appreciate your guidance.
20250722_144553_2E2AC2A9-073E-441C-BE10-A686436F08F1.png


20250722_144553_37695272-4D1D-4F96-97CF-3382CCD2460B.png


20250722_144553_9C03DD12-EC78-40CD-ACF4-121FBD42D9EB.png
It looks almost like a sponge or tunicate, I’d remove it personally as it could risk suffocating the coral eventually.
The best way is likely going to be trying to get a scalpel or similar under the growth and attempting to lift it up then disposing of it.
 
Hi there,
I noticed something unusual forming around my coral and I’m not sure what it is.
Could you please help me identify it?
Should I remove it or take any specific action?
I’m still new to the hobby, so I really appreciate your guidance.
20250722_144553_2E2AC2A9-073E-441C-BE10-A686436F08F1.png


20250722_144553_37695272-4D1D-4F96-97CF-3382CCD2460B.png


20250722_144553_9C03DD12-EC78-40CD-ACF4-121FBD42D9EB.png
It looks almost like a sponge or tunicate, I’d remove it personally as it could risk suffocating the coral eventually.
The best way is likely going to be trying to get a scalpel or similar under the growth and attempting to lift it up then disposing of it.
Thank you 😊
 

WHEN REEFING GETS TOUGH, WHAT KEEPS YOU MOST INVESTED?

  • My livestock depends on me, so I keep showing up for them

    Votes: 16 53.3%
  • I look for small signs that things are improving

    Votes: 3 10.0%
  • I want to figure out what’s going wrong

    Votes: 1 3.3%
  • I remind myself that rough stretches will pass...just keep reefing

    Votes: 6 20.0%
  • I lean on other reefers for advice or encouragement

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • I simplify, step back from tinkering, and give the tank time

    Votes: 2 6.7%
  • Honestly, sometimes I wonder if I want to keep going

    Votes: 2 6.7%
  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
Back
Top
Home
Post thread…
Market
What's new