What’s growing out of my coral

[frankieg2293]

Curly nem. He won't spread so much but might get big enough to bother the coral in the future. Otherwise he's safe imo.

IMO?

 

[sfin52]

IMO?

In my opinion

 

[Cell]

Need a better pic or video. To me, it looks a bit more opaque and a bit thicker tentacles than your typical aptasia.

 

[62518161]

It’s on the plug. Take it out and scrape it off. Whatever it is. Still say aiptasia. Also looks like a possible vermited snail. Scrape him off too.

 

[Duncan62]

IMO?

I've got 3 that haven't spread or moved in years. Not aiptasia. Kill it or leave it. Either way is OK. IMO!

 

[Sharkbait19]

Some type of anemone at the base, probably an aiptasia. Above it, however, is a vermetid snail, which you’ll also want to remove.

 

[frankieg2293]

Some type of anemone at the base, probably an aiptasia. Above it, however, is a vermetid snail, which you’ll also want to remove.

This snail you speak of is hard and seems like some type of branch coming off the coral itself.

 

[ZombieEngineer]

This snail you speak of is hard and seems like some type of branch coming off the coral itself.

Vermetid snails have that feature. They are more like a worm than a snail even though they are called snails.

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I keep bumblebee snails in my aquarium as a precaution against these pests.