barnicles living in coral?

[prodman]

I have a coral that has an organism living in it. They have a white feather like thing that extends and retracts. There are like five in it. Is this ok or is it a problem? Thanks

[Aged Salt]

Hi Paul, not uncommon on Acroporas. Due to the mucus accumulation surrounding them, the nearby coralites may become darkened to denuded. Bob

[Little Things]

Blue Barnacle

This is a Blue Barnacle in a Leptasrea, a real bonus.

Actual size 3/16"

Barry.

[Aged Salt]

Interesting shot, Barry. Is that through a mesoscope? Thnx. Bob

[Little Things]

Hi Bob, yes taken last year at IMAC with a prototype adapter.

Barry.

[prodman]

ok so nothing to worry about. They dont spred to other corals do they?

[Aged Salt]

No, Paul, they're calcareously home-bound, Bob