Coral Parasite ID

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  1. hdreefer

    hdreefer Plankton

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    I have this parasite that has been attacking my ORA Green Birds Nest frag. It has eaten part of the flesh exposing the coral's skeleton. I looks like some kind of tube worm. It has a greyish tube which it attaches substrate to. Has anyone seen this before?
     

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  3. Ducksmasher

    Ducksmasher Purple Spiny Lobster

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    hrmm lance it with a long needle.
     
  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    +1 to the lance

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  5. hdreefer

    hdreefer Plankton

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    I did. I even crazy glued the holes shut. Next step is hot water.
     
  6. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    There you go a little overkill never does you any harm.
     
  7. hdreefer

    hdreefer Plankton

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    Does anyone know what it is? Good thing is the damaged area of the coral grew back in a week.
     
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  9. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I have no idea, we would need a macro shot to have a chance.