Please help my sump is infested with these white things

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I went to do some cleaning in my sump and noticed it’s infested with these white things… they even look to have spikes

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Yeah, you've got some sponges, some pineapple sponges (genus Sycon), some spirorbid worms, and some other feather duster worms - all of the above are harmless filter-feeders.
 
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Pineapple sponges and spirorbid worms. Both harmless filter feeders.
Ty, The tank is going on a year now… I’ve had pineapple sponges before, but they were round and actually looked more like a pineapple. These look more like worms. That’s where I got a bit creeped out.
 

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Ty, The tank is going on a year now… I’ve had pineapple sponges before, but they were round and actually looked more like a pineapple. These look more like worms. That’s where I got a bit creeped out.
Once your tank gets really established, get yourself a red flashlight and look around on your sandbed in the middle of the night - I lost some sleep the first time I peeked. :)
 
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