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What the heck is this? I just got some new coral and now I’m afraid to put it in the tank
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What the heck is this? I just got some new coral and now I’m afraid to put it in the tank
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You’ll get bacteria, spinoid worms and pineapple sponges which feed on algae
Very normal and you can comb these substances off while they are harmless
 

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