Hitchhiker ID

[96tommy]

Just set up my first saltwater tank (FOWLR) and found this in a piece of cured live rock. What the heck is it and how can I remove it. Whether it’s harmless or not, I don’t like it’s ugly mug.

 

[|Frank|]

Feather duster maybe?

 

[Goaway]

Feather duster / tube worm. Safe.

 

[Jacaine]

Feather duster definitely!

 

[DrZoidburg]

Hard to tell as its not likely open all the way I agree could be a feather duster.

 

[Goaway]

Hard to tell as its not likely open all the way I agree could be a feather duster.

You can see the Feathers on one of them in the top photo, very much tucked in. also the tube is soft.

 

[Jacaine]

 

[Goaway]

Its beautiful, why kill them?

 

[Jacaine]

I have 6 large ones and many smaller hitchhikers

 

[Jacaine]

Filter feeder, great for your water

 

[96tommy]

Its beautiful, why kill them?

I moved it out front where I can watch it. Not one of the prettier varieties like I’ve seen when searching, but I’ll probably leave it be.

 

[Goaway]

Depending on what fish you have/get. It could wind up as someone's dinner. Enjoy it while you have it.