Octospawn Pest

[ggNoRe]

Finally figured out what is causing polyp bailout on my octospawn. Any ID for this critter? Recommendations on to remove it or leave it alone?

 

[WheatToast]

Barnacle? These are filter-feeding crustaceans:

@vetteguy53081
@Sharkbait19

 

[sixty_reefer]

As above just a barnacle

 

[vetteguy53081]

No doubt a barnacle. While I welcome barnacles, the location of this one may upset and steal food from the Octo making me want to rid of it.
Placing a dab of Gel superglue over the opening will accomplish that

 

[ggNoRe]

No doubt a barnacle. While I welcome barnacles, the location of this one may upset and steal food from the Octo making me want to rid of it.
Placing a dab of Gel superglue over the opening will accomplish that

Thank you!

 

[sixty_reefer]

I wouldn’t bother trying to kill it, your coral is already stressed, messing around with it may cause more bad than good, I’d be looking at parameters and keeping them stable.