White spikes on Zoas?

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Can anyone help me ID these white growths? They weren’t there yesterday when I cleaned the tank and now they are taking over the bottom portion of this zoa. They are long, straight and white. They look like spines. I haven’t been able to ID them through the common hitchhiker post or online.

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Can anyone help me ID these white growths? They weren’t there yesterday when I cleaned the tank and now they are taking over the bottom portion of this zoa. They are long, straight and white. They look like spines. I haven’t been able to ID them through the common hitchhiker post or online.

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Looks like clatharina sponge which if not removed will overtake the zoas. Best tool to accomplish this is dental pick type posted below and best done in a small container with tank water. Pull strands off carefully

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