Identify please

[BlueCollarJoe]

I have a bunch of these little things that look like baby xenia or anthellia but it doesn't grow into colonies. They seem to be sensitive to movement/light and will close up almost immediately. Any ideas what this is?

 

[EnterName]

I would say it's some feather duster tube worm (Sabellidae or Serpulidae)

 

[docscorals]

They look almost like feather dusters based on the tubes they are coming out of. Did you get live rock from somewhere?

 

[rayadog]

I would say it's some feather duster tube worm (Sabellidae or Serpulidae)

All of my money confidently on this.

 

[fletch’s reef]

I don’t see it being anything other than a feather duster. Also these are good to have so don’t worry!!!

 

[BlueCollarJoe]

Thanks all! Yes I started with live rock from the LFS but also added rock from another tank I purchased. Thanks for the identification! Glad to hear they are harmless

 

[sandracer76]

I have a bunch of these little things that look like baby xenia or anthellia but it doesn't grow into colonies. They seem to be sensitive to movement/light and will close up almost immediately. Any ideas what this is?

Looks a lot like a feather duster

 

[kichimark]

Feather duster for sure. Good to have around and love seeing them in my tank.