Unresolved What is this called?

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  1. stauchistory

    stauchistory Feather Duster

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    Can someone tell me what this is called? I got 3 of them from the guy I bought my tank setup from. My damsel loves hiding in it at night. Is this good to have in a tank? Bad?

    Thanks.
     

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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Those are acorn barnacles, should be fine as long as detritus doesn't build up in them.
     
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  3. NASAGeek

    NASAGeek Eyelash Blennie

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    look like barnacles to me... I wouldn't think it would be a problem.
     
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  4. elweshomayor

    elweshomayor Giant Squid

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    call me crazy but this question sounds really really familiar....
    but yeah those are safe to have as long as you keep them clean.
     
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  5. stauchistory

    stauchistory Feather Duster

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    Ahhh yea, now that barnacles were mentioned I knew that's what they were. I saw them on an episode of Dirty Jobs.

    Thanks everyone.
     
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