what the heck is this?

[keef reeper]

My bleeding apple has been being annoyed by my hermits and I'm trying to keep it happy. They don't go after the warpaint just the apple. I've noticed now that it's not as puffy these weird tubes with what looks like little feather dusters out of the ends of them? Any help greatly appreciated

 

[JoJosReef]

Look like feather dusters to me.

 

[keef reeper]

Look like feather dusters to me.

What do I do haha

 

[JoJosReef]

What do I do haha

Feather dusters aren't usually a problem, but if you think they are bothering the scoly you could scrape them off. They usually aren't hard to remove with something sharp.

 

[AydenLincoln]

Leave it! Harmless filter feeder and adds biodiversity to the tank.

 

[steveschuerger]

Yep I love feather dusters. Ironically they usually die back on their own in most tanks as they don’t get enough particulate sized food. Mine grow like weeds I think cause I feed fairly heavy with frozen that I partially smash up while it thaws.

 

[keef reeper]

Feather dusters aren't usually a problem, but if you think they are bothering the scoly you could scrape them off. They usually aren't hard to remove with something sharp.

That's what I wasn't sure of if them and the hermits combined are what is bothering the bleeding apple. Dang now I'm kinda torn on what to do

 

[keef reeper]

Yep I love feather dusters. Ironically they usually die back on their own in most tanks as they don’t get enough particulate sized food. Mine grow like weeds I think cause I feed fairly heavy with frozen that I partially smash up while it thaws.

Ya I do that too. Kinda mix up the frozen as it thaws haha. I'm just wondering if they're whats been annoying ny scoly along with the dang hermits.