Is this Aiptasia?

[BassSoLow]

So, I noticed some of these small white feathery looking things in my tank. There are about 5 or 6 that I can see. I have read about Aiptasia, and it looks like a possibility, but I am just not sure. Any help is appreciated. Here are a couple pics.



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[mr_X]

It doesn't appear to be. They could be hydroids or filter feeding feather dusters. Are the tubes they come out of hard or soft?

 

[BassSoLow]

Here is another pic...I found one with a longer tube...most of them don't seem to have a y tube at all. They just seem to be sitting on the rock. They seem to have a very small base.

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[mr_X]

Scroll down to "hydroids", and see if it's a match. Indo Pacific Hitch Hikers
BTW, save this main URL to favorites. If you plan to stay in this hobby, it's a good resource-
Live Rock Hitch Hikers

 

[BassSoLow]

Thanks for the help!

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[BassSoLow]

I just looked further down and there is a section with barnacles...there is a pic there that is identical to what I am seeing...white, feathery, and close to the rock. Could this be it as well? As for the hydroids...is there a good way to remove them?

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[mr_X]

Put some crazy glue gel on them if you don't have too many. A glob over top of them after they retract should do the trick. I wouldn't worry if you have barnacles.

 

[BassSoLow]

Cool thanks again!

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