Weird, white, branching feathery thing w/ pics NEED ID

whisk

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This is starting to grow on my rock, its white, it branches out, it doesnt seem to react, anyone know what it is? Thanks!



 

ophiura

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Looks to me possibly like a "tree" or arborescent foraminiferan, not uncommon in our reefs. Basically feeding on nutrients and microparticles. They can be exceedingly sharp however when you move rock around, but otherwise nothing to worry about.
 

whisk

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thanks again Susan for your help. I researched a little about them but I couldnt find much info about them in aquariums or matching photos. I'll keep an eye on it and I'm glad to know its harmless besides it being sharp.
 
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