I’m obsessed with the photo of this carp I caught last month. It’s the only carp I’ve caught that’s built like a blimp with a big old belly, dude was a chub.
i literally have no idea what this is and it’s grossing me out. what should I do?? Posted by Mental_Activity_9339
AlphaPiBetta on September 1, 2024 9:38 pm I believe this is “freshwater sponge” – it’s completely harmless but not always the prettiest. It’s a sign of a healthy tank though. Here’s another post about it – scroll through the photos – those little balls are the spores, I think. [https://www.reddit.com/r/Aquariums/comments/sjv8gv/been_growing_freshwater_sponges_for_a_little/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Aquariums/comments/sjv8gv/been_growing_freshwater_sponges_for_a_little/)
_roofiemonster_ on September 1, 2024 9:40 pm Hobbyists surprised there are living creatures inside a living system vol.5435926563456784 It’s a freshwater sponge, do nothing.
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I believe this is “freshwater sponge” – it’s completely harmless but not always the prettiest. It’s a sign of a healthy tank though.
Here’s another post about it – scroll through the photos – those little balls are the spores, I think.
[https://www.reddit.com/r/Aquariums/comments/sjv8gv/been_growing_freshwater_sponges_for_a_little/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Aquariums/comments/sjv8gv/been_growing_freshwater_sponges_for_a_little/)
Hobbyists surprised there are living creatures inside a living system vol.5435926563456784
It’s a freshwater sponge, do nothing.