Barnacle Good or Bad

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  1. HippieGolfWear

    HippieGolfWear Plankton

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    I just noticed something that popped up in my sand. It looked like a feather duster until i took a closer look. Looks like a cone with hairs (feeding legs) coming out of the top. I looked up barnacle and thats what it looks like(couldn't get a good pic to share). Are these bad, Should i take it out. I don't want it turning into a nuisance. Thanks
     
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I don't think they are bad. I have several the have come as hitchhikers on my coral and have not seen them take over anything.
     
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  3. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    Barnacles are only bad if they're on the underside of your boat or in the intake of your nuclear reactor ;D
     
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    LOL k+
     
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