Anyone know what this might be?

[jmeltzer]

So, this will officially be my first post. I have read a ton of great info here and I feel that this site has helped me quite a bit with my tank.

My tank is about 5 weeks old and is doing great. I find myself sitting in front of the tank instead of the TV looking for anything new. :)

Well, last night I found something that I had not seen before and I have no idea what it might be. Can someone help me identify it?
The picture is not fantastic, but I think it should be good enough.
I am guessing that it is some type of worm, but I am really unsure.
There are 3 of them and they all look identical.

Any help would be appreciated.

[Almondsaz]

You have three sponges, my understanding is that they are beneficial. I'll try to see if I can locate the specific name for them. I have at least 50 in my sump.

[clown-lover]

I'm taking a guess here as they are so small, but I think they are sponges. Have you tried touching them? Does it retract or is it soft to the touch?

Almond - you beat me to the punch.. :)

[archer772]

Looks like a Scypha sponge or some call them pineapple sponges
http://melevsreef.com/id/

[stevesharp]

I have a bunch of those as well!!! It's cool to know what they are!!

[Grins]

Looks like a Scypha sponge or some call them pineapple sponges
http://melevsreef.com/id/

Agreed. Harmless filter feeders that are typically found in new tanks, in sumps and overflows and will wane as their food source goes away.

[gomrjoe]

Everyone here nailed it, that is what they are. As Grins stated, those little guys will disappear before to long.

[jmeltzer]

Thanks everyone for your help. I'll try to post some pics of my tank once I get some good ones. I have to play with some of the settings on my camera.