Strange Spiked Growths

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I have absolutely no clue what these things are. They came on some LFS live rock, which I believe originated from the Indo-Pacific. They have no holes, feel quite tough, do not bend, and have small “tufts” on their spikes. They also do not appear to have grown since I introduced them a few weeks back.
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Does anyone have any idea as to what they are?
 
Porifera sponges.
 
+1 Forminiferans. They filter nutrients from the water with those tufts. I have the same variety in my tank as well. Harmless.
 

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