Weird purple spots

[DinoMagnet]

I’ve had this Japanese toadstool for a solid 7 months or so. I just now noticed these spots at the base. Any idea what it is? I noticed only because coral closed up due to my torch touching it.

 

[DinoMagnet]

Bump

 

[Sean Clark]

I’ve had this Japanese toadstool for a solid 7 months or so. I just now noticed these spots at the base. Any idea what it is? I noticed only because coral closed up due to my torch touching it.

You've got me. Any chance you could post the same photo with a yellow or orange filter? They almost look like polyps.

 

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Its hard to say but it could be some kind of sponge or Tunicate
Very interesting its seems so uniform.

 

[Glenner’sreef]

Agreed. Possibly an incrusting coral. Toadstool bases can become pretty tough.

 

[DinoMagnet]

Thanks everyone. I’ll post a pic with a coral lens.