Tiny Tube Worms? Or Something Else?

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  1. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I didn't think so at first. I have these [sporobids] on my other rocks, but they are all cured up in "spirals" on the rocks. They are hard and don't move.

    These are skinny and resemble tree branches in a way, sticking out form the rocks. But while they won't fall off of the rock, they do seem to move side-to-side in the water.

    On a Google search, I found this image. Very small and also stick-like, I think these are close to what I have on this rock.

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    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    now if they move im going with sponges
     
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  4. Seano Hermano

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    Well, by move, I mean sway side-to-side. This was only when I shook the rock.
     
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  5. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Any more ideas?
     
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    It might possibly be the Syconoid. But without another picture and an idea of actual size, I have no clue. one thing I noticed is the Image ID is translucent whereas mine are not.
     
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  7. missionsix

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    Those look like hydroids in your link...
     
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  8. Seano Hermano

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    I just have the image(I linked to) as the closest match so far. I see now that they are hydroids in this photo I got from Reef Addicts. I have never seen them out though. Maybe because they are so tiny?
     
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  10. Seano Hermano

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    Yeah I saw the thread you have. They are on my list of toys still. I think the portal is like$ 60?
     
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