Is it aiptasia?

[jkentfite]

Something snuck in on this guy.

 

[jkentfite]

Something snuck in on this guy.

 

[TriggerFinger]

I’m new to the saltwater hobby but it looks like a feather duster to me. They are filter feeders. Don’t know if it would be an issue on the coral like that, it may move.

 

[KJ]

^^^Feather duster

 

[jkentfite]

Anything to worry about it? Friend or foe?

 

[FMF0331]

nothing to worry about - friendly

 

[KJ]

Anything to worry about it? Friend or foe?

Harmless filter feeder

 

[jkentfite]

Thanks for everyone’s input!

I just noticed that torch wasn’t extending polyps right beside the feather duster. Made me wonder if it was irritating it in some way. Any thoughts or experience there?

 

[Idaho Mojo]

Thanks for everyone’s input!

I just noticed that torch wasn’t extending polyps right beside the feather duster. Made me wonder if it was irritating it in some way. Any thoughts or experience there?

I wouldn't be surprised if the torch did extend and possibly had a piece of the duster stick to a tentacle.

Keep an eye on it, and if it doesnt move or causes more problems, pick it off or epoxy over the opening.