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12/11/2016, 04:43 PM
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What is growing on my hammer coral? Possible pest?
Can anyone ID what is growing on my hammer coral?? Does it look harmful to the coral?
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12/11/2016, 04:45 PM
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It's just a harmless sponge. No worries.
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12/11/2016, 05:31 PM
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Thank you sir
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12/12/2016, 06:27 AM
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Cryptic sponges are feeding off the DOCs produced in your tank and converting it into alkalinity. They're very beneficial to have for your corals.
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