Strange thing on my acro

[azreefer93]

I received a few mariculture acro frags today and I spotted a spider shaped object on them. It’s like a part of the acro that I can’t scape it off. Wanted to share here to see if anyone has any idea.

Thank a lot!

 

[BristleWormHater]

Could you take a closer up photo in white light?

 

[azreefer93]

Could you take a closer up photo in white light?

Absolutely. Here you go

 

[azreefer93]

I figured by searching image with chatgpt, turn out it is the acropora barnacle. Maybe superglue over their hole will be the best solution for now!

 

[BristleWormHater]

I figured by searching image with chatgpt, turn out it is the acropora barnacle. Maybe superglue over their hole will be the best solution for now!

I think that is right, batnacles are comensal so they aren't typically harmful especially if its just one. I would just leave it but if you'd rather not have it then that will work.