Hitchhiker on a new frag

[jgirardnrg]

Just picked up this frag yesterday (still on the frag rack) and it would appear we have a little hitchhiker on it. I'm guessing I should probably just bring the frag back and exchange it... if I were so inclined, is there a safe way to remove that?

 

[jgirardnrg]

Helps if I attach the photo...

 

[Zoa_Fanatic]

Helps if I attach the photo...

Looks like a feather duster. Shouldn’t hurt anything but if you’re nervous about it pick it off with tweezers.

 

[jgirardnrg]

Not really nervous about it being in the tank. I just don't think it's going to give that frag any love given where its located.

 

[Zoa_Fanatic]

Not really nervous about it being in the tank. I just don't think it's going to give that frag any love given where its located.

Tweezer it off

 

[Alexopora]

Looks like a feather duster. Shouldn’t hurt anything but if you’re nervous about it pick it off with tweezers.

Looking at the way its tentacles are shaped. It does resemble a barnacle. I think one way to know is if the feeding tentacles move/pulsate frequently. If yes, then it’s most likely a barnacle but if no, then a feather duster worm.