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BlueCollarJoe

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

WHICH PART OF YOUR SETUP IS HARDEST TO REACH OR REMOVE FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE?

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  • Powerheads or wavemakers

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