White spots growing on Torch skeleton

[f8thless]

Hi r2r - something weird is going on with the skeleton on my torch.

There are what look like white patches growing on it. Should I be worried?

 

[Zach B]

If they are indeed growing I would suspect some type of sponges. Any chance you can get a brighter & closer picture? Best of luck :)

 

[f8thless]

Thanks Zach. Here's another pic.

Should I be worried?

 

[afrokobe]

they look like sponges, I would monitor it. If they start growing out of hand, I would scrape them off

 

[Zach B]

I think they are indeed sponges but like said above monitor, they shouldn't move lol. I have several in my sump that have this appearance. Best of luck :)

 

[vetteguy53081]

Ciliate or cotton sponge. Simply scrape off in a container of tank water before they cover the stem as calcium is a necessity for euphyllia and you dont want stem smothered

 

[Singdee Lin]

My torches have the same white patches on the stems too and a lot.
I took them out and inspected closely. They are not growths, seems only white pigments and no way to scrap off.
Overall the tentacles open wide and heathy.