Whats on my candy cane?

[Reefael]

Hey guy's, I have a ? . I'm new to reef keeping so bare with me. I just got this candy cane about three weeks ago and I would like to know what those spiny things growing out of the skeleton are. I understand that they multiply by splitting at the head. Are those branches?

 

[Reefael]

Pic

 

[Reefael]

Why won't the pic show? Is it an iPhone problem.

 

[wheelman76]

If they are short and come out all around the edge , especially just after lights out then they are probably just feeder tenticals. Drop some mysis on them and see if they close up.

 

[sjwitt]

I can't see the picture ... could be too big for the upload. It's highly likely the "spines" are just feather duster worms. No need to worry about them.

 

[Reefael]

I think his pic will work

 

[ingtar_shinowa]

vermitid snails

 

[Reefael]

Should I be concerned? They grew out not long after I got it.

 

[ingtar_shinowa]

Like most hitchhikers they can get crazy if you over feed and what not, but for the most part they are harmless. They use a mucous web to catch particulates in the water column that may irritate some coral.

 

[jackde]

Watch your fingers. They are sharp.