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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.
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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 😊
 

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