White tissue on torch

Pricey95 · Dec 22, 2023

Got a nice hellfire torch doing just fine, had it about 3 months now.
Had a look in the tank this morning as noticed some white soft tissue on the skeleton of the torch. Is this where its going to branch?

Is it a disease. Curious to know as it seems to be just fine.

KK's Reef · Dec 22, 2023

Pineapple sponge.

Pricey95 · Dec 22, 2023

KK's Reef said:
Pineapple sponge.

What exactly is that?

KK's Reef · Dec 22, 2023

It's a type of sponge that is fairly common in reef tanks. Harmless filter feeders. I think it's actually a sign that your tank is mature/maturing.

kevgib67 · Dec 22, 2023

Definitely a type of sponge. Should not be a problem unless it starts over growing the torch tissue. You can always take it out of the tank and scrub it off with a toothbrush.

Pricey95 · Dec 22, 2023

kevgib67 said:
Definitely a type of sponge. Should not be a problem unless it starts over growing the torch tissue. You can always take it out of the tank and scrub it off with a toothbrush.

Thanks for the info
At least its nothing to worry about