twohippies
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I have these growing on two different rocks. They just appeared and have been growing quickly.
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twohippies
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Pic didn't take the first time.
j21kickster
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look like a tunicate of some sort, filter feeders, good thing
twohippies
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Thanks j21kickster, you were right. Just did a search on tunicate, and seems like quite a few people have had the same question. Thanks again.
nacl-h2o
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Those are Leucilla or Clathrina sponges, both more commonly called Q-tip sponges. They are not tunicates. All tunicates have two openings and Q-tips, including the ones pictured only have one. There is a common tunicate that looks very simular to them, but it has two very clear openings. I have both and once you've seen them side by side it's easier to tell the difference. The sponges are also harmless filter feeders.
clarkiiboi
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well thanks all, I was waiting for someone to have the same thing as I do, so its a good thing? I got them hanging off my back of my glass too. Glad I'm not the only one--no web cam to post pics. 
Where did they come from? I was thinking they were pineapple sponges.
Where did they come from? I was thinking they were pineapple sponges.
