New frilly sponge arrived with white stuff on tips

[Cbt]

Not sure if this is bad but looks worrisome any advice

 

[shcrimps]

was it exposes to air? it looks like die off from that potentially

 

[Cbt]

I’m not sure…I know I didn’t but I did find a lot of information about cutting it off so here’s to hoping it turns around for the better!!