is This A Duster

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  1. omgiv

    omgiv Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Hi Guys,

    I was wondering if the thing in the middle of the picture is a feather duster. if it is, does anyone know what kind? I think that I have a very small Hawaiian feather duster on the same rock, but I can't find this one. Thanks in advance!!!

    Regards,
    Ivy
     

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  2. FuzzBall03

    FuzzBall03 Flamingo Tongue

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    I've got some of those forming in my tank as well...

    would like to know as well!
     
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  3. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    Yes, a tube worm and most likely a Feather Duster variety. looks as if it is ready to shed the feather head so don't be alarmed, it will grow another bigger and more beautiful.
     
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  4. omgiv

    omgiv Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Thanks!!! It isn't very big at all and the top looks smaller than the other one I have. I just wanted to make sure it wasn't a nuisance. Thanks!!!

    Ivy
     
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  5. dees reef

    dees reef Feather Duster

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    It looks like a Salmacina sp. to me. It doesn't get much bigger. It hiches in on live rock, it does not require any special care, and can become a pest with over growth. I started with one, I have five or six now after a year.
     
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  6. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    5 or 6 after 1 year........over growth?
     
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