Weird tiny alien on live rock

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Okay I know the blue light is tuff Im sorry In advanced lol
What is this thing it has a short stem from rock into almost like a flower center with a bunch of little tentacles swaying it’s very small

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These pictures are not good at all turn on the white lights for better ID. From what I can see and description it looks like aiptasia. Super glue it or remove rock and scrape the area clean rinse in a bucket with tank water. They spread so address problem early to prevent it from being a problem.
 
First reaction is a nem of some sort, but we need pictures under white or natural light to help give a better answer.
 
Given the size (looks very small), it may be a hydroid. Usually harmless but it’s not gonna hurt to get it out just on the safe side.
 

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