White tubes on LR

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  1. Snowby

    Snowby Astrea Snail

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    Have noticed over the past few months 50-75 of these white tube like growths on my live rock. It appears they have a small 'Feather?' like structure growing out of the middle. Feather duster worm? I haven't been able to find similar photo's in other posts. So here is a picture...

    Let me know if I attached the photo correctly as I am a newbie to this forum.

    Thank you all for your help
     

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  2. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    I may be wrong but i think they are harmless tunicates
     
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  3. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Scypha sponges (pineapple sponges)....harmless
     
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  4. silverwolf72

    silverwolf72 Skunk Shrimp

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    Pineapple sponges like inwall said
     
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  5. Lunchbox

    Lunchbox Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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  6. muecyl

    muecyl Feather Duster

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    These sponges grow everywhere, I even saw them in my skimmer
     
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