What is this on my coral?

[IndianaJones555]

I'm unsure what is growing on the side my coral. When I got the coral it started as a crevice and now it's grown to this. If you could help me identify what it could or if it a threat to my coral. Thank you for the help.

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

Looks like a new head forming to me

 

[jsker]

Look like some sort of worm. When in doubt, get it out

@KJ any thought?

 

[Livinlocal]

Looks like a vermetid snail. They are not necessarily bad, but they could bother your coral with the string they put out. Most people typically remove them when they find them.

 

[KJ]

Vermetid snail.

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

Took a second look and now I see the snail tube

 

[petroinmd]

Be careful. They spread! I have had issues with them and not much luck stopping them. I mainly try to break their tube. Some say to block it off with sealant like glue or the coral putty.

 

[IndianaJones555]

Yea I see a green strand coming out of the tube. So what's the best method of getting rid of it?

 

[K. Steven]

You can take it out and chip it off, just make sure you get down to the base, or super glue the end of the tube. Great name btw.

 

[IndianaJones555]

So I super glued the end shut. So basically will it just die eventually? Also thanks for the name compliment awesome movies.

 

[K. Steven]

So I super glued the end shut. So basically will it just die eventually? Also thanks for the name compliment awesome movies.

Except #4.