No sure what's growing in my Elegance coral

[Shazam311]

I just noticed these two objects that look like mysis shrimp that are on the skelton of my elegance coral. I'm not sure what it is but does anyone have any knowledge on what it could be?

 

[jassermd]

Those look like flatworms or something similar... If it were on my elegance, I would immediately dip in CoralRx or Revive. When in doubt, get it out!

 

[Goaway]

I only see a pineapple sponge.... Which that is harmless

 

[Shazam311]

I only see a pineapple sponge.... Which that is harmless

That's definitely what it looks like up close! Are they harmful?

 

[Goaway]

That's definitely what it looks like up close! Are they harmful?

Very safe. They usually thrive in sumps. Die off in displays

 

[Shazam311]

Very safe. They usually thrive in sumps. Die off in displays

I recently had a diatom bloom. I read where they can thrive when there are silicates in the water...

 

[Goaway]

They die off when nutrients go down. They really are no threat