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I have a reefer 250 G2+ Max that has been going for about 3 months, have some minor hair algae in the display I’ve been working on. I was getting ready to do my weekly maintenance and noticed some stuff living in the crushed coral in my sump. One of them appears to be possibly a feather duster, one may be a pineapple sponge (but I’m not sure and have no familiarity with them) and one is translucent spaghetti looking things that are in the crushed coral. I have moved some of it and it doesn’t react to being moved or touched.

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The one is definitely a pineapple sponge, the others are probably some other form of sponge.
 

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If your tank is only 3 months old it's still getting into the swing of things (assuming this is your first saltwater tank, apologies if it isn't)
They are a typical sign of a healthy tank. Shouldn't harm anything. If they grow too big you can remove them as needed. The pineapple ones should disappear on their own.
 
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If your tank is only 3 months old it's still getting into the swing of things (assuming this is your first saltwater tank, apologies if it isn't)
They are a typical sign of a healthy tank. Shouldn't harm anything. If they grow too big you can remove them as needed. The pineapple ones should disappear on their own.
Perfect, I figured they were probably ok. I had a reef tank in the past (17 years ago). I’m just getting back into the hobby so I’m a little rusty.
 

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