Name that SPS...or aiptasia

[bigearsnyc]

Greetings reefers,

This morning I removed a single pod of aiptasia that was hitchhiking under a small piece of rock that I purchased about 3 months ago. (I bought a bird's nest coral attached to the rock). I boiled some RODI water in the microwave, then used a turkey baster to (hopefully) kill the invader. Then sucked him right up in the turkey baster - so hopefully problem solved! But...

I also noticed another little critter that I am uncertain about. It is mixed in with a group of zoas, attached to a rock, that was purchased from the same vendor.

I've attached a picture of questionable inhabitant and need to know if he should stay or go. Also - if I should remove him, please provide your best recommendation for doing so. He is very close to the zoas and I'm not sure I want to use the hot water method as it may damage the zoas.

Many thanks

 

[bigearsnyc]

A quick update to my post - I just noticed the little creature will extend and retract his tentacles. It appears he is filtering the water for food. I'm guessing it is not aiptasia, but I'd still like to know what it is...

 

[Dukester]

It's just a feather duster. Should be harmless

 

[Jcreefer1]

Feather dusters pop up around the reef they don't harm anything g.

 

[russeko8]

One of the best ways I have found to deal with small numbers of pest anenomes is to cover them in super glue.

 

[russeko8]

When they are fully encased they cant spread or live.

 

[eyesinthedrk]

Have a look at the tube worms after the bristle worms but before the flat worms.
http://www.chucksaddiction.com/hitchworms.html

 

[bigearsnyc]

Thank you for these replies.