Wierd thing on live rock?!?!?!

pb_master

New Member
Hello All,
I was wondering if this thing growing on my live rock is ok or if it is a bad thing. There is two of them and they are growing out of it, they almost look like fins or sails. They have a green/silver metallic look to them and both are about 1/2" by 1/2". Sorry that my pics aren't the clearest. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Ryan
 

bang guy

Moderator
It's hard to tell from the picture but my first thought is the byssal thread of a Turkey Wing Clam. If so then it's not live and quite harmless.
 

bullshark

Member
I agree with Bang Guy. I have these on the florida rock I have. It is the part that the mussel/clam attaches itself to the rock. I sliced all of mine off with a razor blade. I think they are ugly...
 
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