What's this little coral between my zoas?

[Gedxin]

Hard to tell what it is, I'm not well versed in just about any coral identification. It retracts if you try to touch it, but will come out almost immediately. Any help is appreciated!

 

[fishguy242]

hi is it coming out of tube?
lets get some better eyes on this.. @MERKEY @F i s h y @Lost in the Sauce ??
first glance ,pest nem, poss "frog" "tube nem",...??

 

[Gedxin]

hi is it coming out of tube?
lets get some better eyes on this.. @MERKEY @F i s h y @Lost in the Sauce ??
first glance ,pest nem, poss "frog" "tube nem",...??

It is indeed coming out of a tube.

 

[fishguy242]

cool ,not a feather duster correct? looks fleshy.

 

[MERKEY]

cool ,not a feather duster correct? looks fleshy.

I think feather, but could be wrong

 

[Gedxin]

cool ,not a feather duster correct? looks fleshy.

Unsure, what are the signs for a feather duster? Googling seems like it 'could' be one. The tube is at the base of the rock and it extends out and waves around. Super active at night too.

It has green glowing arms and tips.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Looks like baby ball anemone

 

[fishguy242]

is it feather looking ? or fleshy looking,the tips are what 's got me.

 

[fishguy242]

Looks like baby ball anemone

out of a long tube like that ?

 

[Gedxin]

is it feather looking ? or fleshy looking,the tips are what 's got me.

I'd say fleshy. The tips aren't feather-like.

 

[fishguy242]

can you try to get a closer pic ? and base of coral coming out of tube.

 

[DocRose]

Definitely not a feather duster.

 

[dedragon]

if it is in the tube and worrying you i think just getting it to retract and superglueing over the hole should just eradicate whatever it is

 

[Gedxin]

Appreciate all the help everyone!

So it got super angry when I shined a flash light on it and retracted completely. Here's just the tube.

 

[Gedxin]

if it is in the tube and worrying you i think just getting it to retract and superglueing over the hole should just eradicate whatever it is

Good to know I can get rid of it with ease. I don't want to unless it's considered a pest. I have a very new tank and would love additional diversity

 

[fishguy242]

is it bothering zoas? try for pics tomorrow...

 

[vetteguy53081]

Appreciate all the help everyone!

So it got super angry when I shined a flash light on it and retracted completely. Here's just the tube.

That tube looks like one of a vermetid snail

 

[olonmv]

Almost looks like a baby torch but, I’m far from experienced enough to absolutely know. That was just the first thing that came to mind.

 

[Goaway]

If it isn't moving around, and you like it. Probably safe to keep, but looks like it's going to nuke your zoas.

 

[Gedxin]

It kind of looks like the tube around the zoas is part of it, like a long tube worm potentially. Really considering gluing it shut, but wish we could ID. I'll try and get another shot soon when there's more light.