does anyone know what this is?

[frigger]

we have red and orange on our newest rock. I think it may be sponge but not sure. they do seem to be growing.

 

[reefreak29]

the ics kinda fuzzy and dark can u get a better pic with a flash?

 

[michaeltx]

here is a lightened picture.

 

[michaeltx]

still cant really tell sorta looks like a sponges or maybe a macro algae of some sort not sure.
Mike

 

[reefreak29]

its either to fuzzy or my eyes are going bad from looking at my comp all day

i cant tell if its a red algea or sponge by the pic

 

[tizzo]

They are called foraminiferans.
You can learn about them here...
"Love having the search back"
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/164043/miscellaneous

 

[frigger]

thanks everyone. it just bothered me not knowing. the pics were from an area i could not take with flash because of the angle i had to hold the camera and its just a 5mp camera.