Go Go Gadget
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I got this pic in Panama City this weekend. What is the white blob?
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Dragon Eye
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Looks like a sponge
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Go Go Gadget
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I was thinking it looked like a nudibranch.
Nah, dragon eye's right. Sponge. You can see portions where it is visibly stuck to the substrate. If I had my flippin' ID book handy I might be able to narrow it down. I'm sure someone will chime in shortly with a more refined ID.
Dragon Eye
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Nudi's typically look like kale or shriveled lettuce
Far_X
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Not too sure what type of sponge but I think it may be one of the encrusting sponges.
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Go Go Gadget
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Thanks for the help. I need to get myself a reference book. Any suggestions?
Dragon Eye
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Honestly, we got into saltwater aquariums because we hadn't been certified for diving. Now we are certified, and I probably can name more things in saltwater than I can in fresh, and am stuck in MN. If you really want to dive right in, so to speak, many aquarists have lots of info to share, and are great at recommending books and why. Though I'm sure people here have some good reference ideas too!
Buy the Humann Reef Set for the area you're diving. Most people just get the Fish and the Coral book, but the "Creatures" book has sponges in it (and other junk).
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