What is this white thing on the underside of my brain?

[breazy_18]

I got this brain coral about a week ago and in the last couple days I've noticed what looks like a white stringy ball on the underside of its skeleton. I know the picture isn't super great, but does anyone know what this could be? Thanks.

 

[WheatToast]

The picture is a little blurry, but the organism appears to be a sponge (white sponges are highly variable, so chances are, the ones shown below are not 100% matches), which are usually harmless filter-feeders. Does it seem to be negatively affecting the coral?

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

It's a sponge. It's harmless unless it starts encroaching on the flesh.

 

[breazy_18]

The picture is a little blurry, but the organism appears to be a sponge (white sponges are highly variable, so chances are, the ones shown below are not 100% matches), which are usually harmless filter-feeders. Does it seem to be negatively affecting the coral?

Thanks for your response! I was hoping it was a sponge. It doesn't seem to be negatively affecting the coral as of now.

 

[Tcook]

How about a top view of that brain.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

That's the medulla oblongata

(Sorry, after reading the title, I couldn't resist!)

 

[jabberwock]

That's the medulla oblongata

(Sorry, after reading the title, I couldn't resist!)

That was going to be my response, but i stopped myself. Props for the follow through

 

[breazy_18]

How about a top view of that brain.

I'll try to take one tomorrow when it opens back up. It gets really compact when the lights go down at night.

 

[breazy_18]

That's the medulla oblongata

(Sorry, after reading the title, I couldn't resist!)

I respect it lol

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

That's the medulla oblongata

(Sorry, after reading the title, I couldn't resist!)

You are NOT the only one..

 

[KrisReef]

That was going to be my response, but i stopped myself. Props for the follow through

@Erin1971Texas

These comments are obviosly not from brain surgeons. The spot on the base of the brain:
noun: pituitary gland

1. the major endocrine gland. A pea-sized body attached to the base of the brain, the pituitary is important in controlling growth and development and the functioning of the other endocrine glands.
2. I had to look it up, but we all were thinking it.
   
   
3. Is your head itching now? Mine is.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

@Erin1971Texas

These comments are obviosly not from brain surgeons. The spot on the base of the brain:
noun: pituitary gland

1. the major endocrine gland. A pea-sized body attached to the base of the brain, the pituitary is important in controlling growth and development and the functioning of the other endocrine glands.
2. I had to look it up, but we all were thinking it.
   
   
3. Is your head itching now? Mine is.

Actually, the cerebellum is the most accurate answer to the OP's question, but medulla oblongata sounds cooler and is right next to it
The pituitary doesn't fit the placement in the photo either.

 

[jabberwock]

This right here is funny!

 

[breazy_18]

How about a top view of that brain.

Here are some pictures of the brain I took today. Don’t worry it’s sitting well above that RFA, the angle is deceiving lol.

 

[jabberwock]

Could this be the thread of the year? Jokes, awesome photos, incredible livestock.

Whose brain is this? Abby someone...

 

[KrisReef]

Here are some pictures of the brain I took today. Don’t worry it’s sitting well above that RFA, the angle is deceiving lol.

Did you Qt your brain?

(And the follow up question)
Anybody remember this:

 

[Roatan Reef]

That's the medulla oblongata

(Sorry, after reading the title, I couldn't resist!)

 

[breazy_18]

Did you Qt your brain?

(And the follow up question)
Anybody remember this:

Unfortunately I don’t have a quarantine tank, but I did send it to rehab before adding it to the system so I’m hoping it stays clean.