Can anyone identify this?

[Kenojrg]

Hey guys, so I make it a habit to check my corals every day make sure everyone’s good, keep and eye out for pest and such. I noticed something popping out one of my favia corals and recently managed to take a pic and video. It honestly reminds me of a feather duster worm. I tend to see it pop out of the coral itself and then retract back in. I did dip my coral upon receiving it. I usually do a 5 min dip in coral rx, followed with a freshwater and then saltwater using my tank water. Whatever it is doesn’t seem harmful but I rather not take my chances of it becoming a problem. I can try and see if I can take a clearer photo/video if it’s hard for your guys to tell.

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

That's a barnacle - shouldn't cause any issues, but if it's in the coral, it may cause the coral to grow a little funny around it.

 

[Timfish]

My quess would be some kind of worm. Probably benighn or beneficial if your corals don't seem bothered

 

[Kenojrg]

That's a barnacle - shouldn't cause any issues, but if it's in the coral, it may cause the coral to grow a little funny around it.

It’s not a barnacle it’s really hard to see once I uploaded it but it’s very clear on my phone. But like little feather like things pop in and out the coral. I feel like the video/photo isn’t helpful

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

It’s not a barnacle it’s really hard to see once I uploaded it but it’s very clear on my phone. But like little feather like things pop in and out the coral. I feel like the video/photo isn’t helpful

100% it's a barnacle - the little feather thing that curls in sort of like a closing fist is how the barnacle feeds (if you Google "barnacle cirri" you'll see examples).

 

[Kenojrg]

My quess would be some kind of worm. Probably benighn or beneficial if your corals don't seem bothered

It does remind me of a feather duster worm I just can’t find anything online that resembles it. I recently got this coral so I am keeping an eye out on its health to see if there are any changes

 

[Kenojrg]

100% it's a barnacle - the little feather thing that curls in sort of like a closing fist is how the barnacle feeds (if you Google "barnacle cirri" you'll see examples).

WOAH you’re totally right! Didn’t know that’s how barnacles feed, that’s exactly what it looks like! Learn something new everyday, Thank you!

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

Agree with @ISpeakForTheSeas on barnicle. Have one in my favia rock, while they don't look like barnicles in the traditional sense their body is buried/concealed in the rock/coral

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

It does remind me of a feather duster worm I just can’t find anything online that resembles it. I recently got this coral so I am keeping an eye out on its health to see if there are any changes

It's a barnacle. It pops out and waves at you and then pops back in, right?