Turnicate maybe?

[jaxfishgirl]

I have this thing growing in my zoas, I think it may be a turnicate. Or a sponge. I am not sure. It doesn't seem to bother the zoas. Thanks!
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it's right in the middle of the picture

 

[hunt]

if you yap on the glass or touch it, does it retract?

 

[jaxfishgirl]

it retracts if i touch it

 

[cranberry]

That's a tunicate.

 

[jaxfishgirl]

Harmless? I assume it is.

 

[meowzer]

They are supposed to be I believe they are filter feeders

 

[jaxfishgirl]

Sweet! Thanks Cran and Meowzer!

 

[renogaw]

they can grow big and overgrow zoas though, but they'd need a ton of nutrients to do so

 

[cranberry]

Ya, they usually die in our tanks over time from starvation.

 

[jaxfishgirl]

Oh, well I wish they could live harmoniously (sp?). Too bad they starve.

 

[hunt]

i had two in my tank, they died in my fight with aiptasia though