Hydroids?

[Eldritch_blast]

I saw two of these little guys floating around in the water column and pulled one out for a closer look. Looked like a cross between jelly fish, and starfish. I think it was dead, and I was unable to get a good picture of it. I put it on a slide and think maybe I squashed it when doing so. There’s some bands in the “legs” almost patterned like a brittle star

After doing a quick bit of short educating on hydroids, and seeing they colonize in rocks I knew they must be these weird little fuzzy things I noticed a couple weeks ago and have been keeping an eye on, guess I should probably take action? Should I cover these up with some putty?

Thanks in advance for any insight!

 

[tzabor10]

Not sure why you want it gone. Looks so cool

 

[Eldritch_blast]

Not sure why you want it gone. Looks so cool

I’m just seeking some guidance. I’m all for diversity if they’re safe!

 

[Eldritch_blast]

I also have a bunch of tube worms all over the place, and wondering if maybe this is a dead tube worm that made its way into the water column?

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

I also have a bunch of tube worms all over the place, and wondering if maybe this is a dead tube worm that made its way into the water column?

I would guess that's the feather crown of a feather duster tube worm, but I could be wrong.

 

[Eldritch_blast]

I would guess that's the feather crown of a feather duster tube worm, but I could be wrong.

Yeah I think it is

Those guys look pretty wild in a micrograph!