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[Jamers442]

Hi guys, sorry the pic is a little grainy but its the best I could get, the lights are going down on my tank and as the corals are closing up I noticed this feather looking thing coming out of what looks like a white tube, any ideas my first thought was Aiptasia but not 100%

 

[Idech]

Probably a feather duster but the picture is too blurry.

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

Looks like a feather duster or some sort of barnacle, but would need better pictures to verify.

 

[buttonreefer]

+1 for a feather duster. Any chance you could get a better picture? Maybe also in white-light? If it is feather duster (i’m 99% sure) it won’t be harmful to your tank, and will filter feed. They do multiply rather quickly IME.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hi guys, sorry the pic is a little grainy but its the best I could get, the lights are going down on my tank and as the corals are closing up I noticed this feather looking thing coming out of what looks like a white tube, any ideas my first thought was Aiptasia but not 100%

While often referred to as a feather duster, its a tube worm which uses its fan to capture food favoring brine shrimp unlike a Hawaiian feather duster which is a filter feeder favoring plankton like food

 

[Jamers442]

Probably a feather duster but the picture is too blurry.

Been doing some research and it does look like a feather duster thanks : )

 

[Jamers442]

+1 for a feather duster. Any chance you could get a better picture? Maybe also in white-light?

I think it is a feather duster thanks for replying

 

[Jamers442]

Looks like a feather duster or some sort of barnacle, but would need better pictures to verify.

I think your right thats what is seems to be thanks

 

[Jamers442]

While often referred to as a feather duster, its a tube work which uses its fan to capture food favoring brine shrimp unlike a Hawaiian feather duster which is a filter feeder favoring plankton like food

Thanks for the info mate ; )