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Can someone identify? New to the hobby just added these live rocks about a week ago. This morning I noticed this tentacle looking creature. I also noticed the slime/mucous on another rock.
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1st pic is bristle worm, not sure on the second, maybe sponge growth?
 
First one is a bristle worm. They are very common, and you likely have a lot more. They are good detritivores but will spread too much if the tank is overfed. They aren’t harmful, but can be a bit unsightly.
For the second, I was thinking some type of tunicate, but a sponge is also possible. Either way, a neutral/beneficial hitchhiker.
 

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