Please tell me what this crazy stuff is

[PoonTang]

Originally Posted by tlo

it releases spores into the tank and aids in reproduction - not good

However some people feel that if you pop them young enough then they havnt had a chance to mature yet so you may be alright. I dont know for sure tho.

[intarsiabox]

I've popped a few when they first appeared and they never came back so I can't say for sure that it would be bad but I would try to keep them intact to be on the safe side.