Sponges

[wvfeefkeeper80]

I noticed some white roots on my toadstool a while back and after some research, determined these were sponges. Over the next few months, they’ve attached to more and more coral. Where I’m able, I remove them as a precaution and benefit of coral trying to extend.
Is this normal?
Will this endanger my coral?
How can I remove over aggressive sponges?

 

[KJ]

I noticed some white roots on my toadstool a while back and after some research, determined these were sponges. Over the next few months, they’ve attached to more and more coral. Where I’m able, I remove them as a precaution and benefit of coral trying to extend.
Is this normal?
Will this endanger my coral?
How can I remove over aggressive sponges?

Brush off.