White sponge looking things on coral.

[Bmartinez76]

Hi. I have noticed these white things growing around my tank and on some corals. I've been running my tank for about 5 months now. The coral closed due to the time of day this picture was taken, but usually opens up nicely throughout the day. Is this bad? Thanks for your help.

 

[cromag27]

Nope not bad at all. sponge are great!

 

[Bmartinez76]

Thanks! Just making sure because I'm new back to the hobby after 20+ years and getting familiar with things again.

 

[Zaxsaid]

Looks like these ones and if not all sponges I'd say most are good

 

[Bmartinez76]

Thanks guys. I was ready to take my tank apart and boil everything! Jk!!

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Thanks guys. I was ready to take my tank apart and boil everything! Jk!!

lol. Welcome back!!!!
And welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Bmartinez76]

Thank you! Planning to post some pics once I get everything stable! Changing my sump and redoing plumbing! I now remember what caused me so much grief in this hobby lol. I'm older now and have more patience!

 

[ahiggins]

I would watch out though...
I cut off any q-tip sponges I find. They can be a real eye-sore if the population gets out of control. They dont hurt anything but its annoying.