Anyone know what this is?

[echo53775]

This is on the favia plug that I got from a local reefer. Any thoughts on what this could be? I really appreciate any help you can provide.

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

Looks like a palythoa

 

[Sophie"s mom]

Looks like a palythoa

I agree with @WalkerLovesTheOcean ! Definitely looks like a paly

 

[echo53775]

Is it harmful to my tank? Just started in this hobby and this was my first coral. Also, can these grow on chaeto? I got some chaeto from same person and I think I saw something like this on it. It was about 1/8 inch though.

 

[Sophie"s mom]

Is it harmful to my tank? Just started in this hobby and this was my first coral. Also, can these grow on chaeto? I got some chaeto from same person and I think I saw something like this on it. It was about 1/8 inch though.

Don’t know about growing on Cheeto,, but lots of people have them. The thing about them is much care on your behalf is needed. They can produce a palytoxin! Look this up. Handle with gloves, and goggles! No open wounds when your hands are in the water! Others than that, they are certainly fine to keep.

 

[PharmrJohn]

Don’t know about growing on Cheeto,, but lots of people have them. The thing about them is much care on your behalf is needed. They can produce a palytoxin! Look this up. Handle with gloves, and goggles! No open wounds when your hands are in the water! Others than that, they are certainly fine to keep.

BIGTIME!!!! Do NOT take this little creature for granted. As stated, protect yourself. Definitely look it up. I was shocked.

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

Is it harmful to my tank? Just started in this hobby and this was my first coral. Also, can these grow on chaeto? I got some chaeto from same person and I think I saw something like this on it. It was about 1/8 inch though.

Lots of great info above. They're just a coral. But they can be deadly if improperly handeld.