Funny looking polyp?

Mojo Idaho · Nov 2, 2019

Hey all!

I'm trying to figure out what this thing is that's poking up behind my new hammer coral.

I cant tell if its algae growing on it, or if they are some type of filaments/stingers/tentacles/feelers from the mystery polyp itself.
It is attached to the skeleton, and sways around in the current. There is only one (so far).

Any help is appreciated!

LAReefer4Life · Nov 2, 2019

Hard to tell by the photos but does it look similar to this?

Ball Anemone -

Mojo Idaho · Nov 2, 2019

pathot984 said:
Hard to tell by the photos but does it look similar to this?

Ball Anemone -

No not even close. It's a singular white finger looking thing sticking up, almost fuzzy looking

Bryce M. · Nov 2, 2019

it looks like some type of Nem, IMO balls are the only "pest" nems I like honestly

KJ · Nov 2, 2019

Hard to tell from the pic.
Google Bristle Comb Worm or Coral Barnacle.

Mojo Idaho · Nov 2, 2019

KJ said:
Hard to tell from the pic.
Google Bristle Comb Worm or Coral Barnacle.

Definitely wasnt either of those.

I removed it to get a better picture. Seemed like it was rooted to the skeleton, gave a nice "ripping" sensation when pulled off.
Heres some close ups in and out of the water.

I hope it wasnt anything undiscovered or hard to find! ;Bookworm