Filter Feeder ID

[weaponsofmassdesign]

I have something living in my Lobo. It has one filter feeding fan like the Porcelain Crabs have and looks to be black in color. I think at one time I could see what looked like a beak opening and closing when the fan came out. My best guess is that it is a Barnacle. Here is a video.

http://youtu.be/mJaa88vwvVA

 

[wysiwyg]

its a fan worm of some variety

 

[weaponsofmassdesign]

I've never seen a fan worm pull the fan into their mouth though. That's not a very good video though. I'll try and get a better one when I get time.

 

[caudill187]

How cool is that ? !!

 

[weaponsofmassdesign]

I think its awesomely cool! It's not hurting the coral at all and it's a nice little addition to my Lobo!

 

[ritter6788]

Your guess is correct. That is a barnacle. Tough to keep alive very long in an aquarium. Very cool though. I love how they grab at the water.

 

[weaponsofmassdesign]

He's been in there a little over two months so far.