Angler red growth?

[Purple Platapus]

So I got this angler yesterday and today I saw some red string like protrusions on its skin. Anyone know if these are just natural growths or are they parasites? I posted in the diseases forum but they said I should check here too.

 

[ZoaCollector]

Those are natural growths. They secrete or grow small appendages to help camouflage themselves.

 

[ice fish]

I would agree with zoa here, But some better pics would help confirm them since there rather blurry.

 

[SantaMonicaHelp]

Gnarly looking angler! Hope things are working out with it.

~ CI