Aptasia or something else ??

[Dazzareef]

Hi everyone
I've just came back to the hobby after having a 750 Ltr fish rock only marine tank ....I now have small tank with corals and few fish but I ve just noticed something growing on the live rock I've attached pics as best I can could anyone identify these are they the dreaded aptasia or something else I get very paranoid about anything growing I don't know what it is cheers for any help
Dazzy

 

[Daddi0]

Dont look like aiptasia. second pic. looks like a feather duster?

 

[mcgyvr]

Yep.. They certainly look like feather dusters (tube worms) to me..

 

[Dazzareef]

Thanks both thought they both looked like feather dusters but wasn't sure but always get worried they are aptasia thanks

 

[mcgyvr]

Aiptasia aren't that bad and are fairly easily handled from my experience.

IMO they are only a problem with those with poor water conditions which the aiptasia seem to thrive in..

 

[LeJeune981]

I have a feather duster just like the first one pictured..

And as stated above..aptasia isn't as bad as some say..
I have quite a few living in my fuge..some big..some small.. ranging from white and blue.. to red and blue..
Once in a blue moon one will make it to the DT... but my peppermint makes quick work of them

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