need to identify weird thingy

[reef noob]

i'm seeing a weird thing in my tank, i think it might be a type of barnacle, it is in a short tube thing thats a pinkish-red algae color. any idea what it might be?

 

[fastrd400]

Post a pic please. That should make it much easier to identify for you.

 

[reef noob]

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it looks something like this

 

[reef noob]

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i hope this image shows up

 

[ggNoRe]

Your best bet is to upload the pic to photobucket.

 

[Bifferwine]

Or click "Go Advanced" beneath the text box, then click the paperclip to upload it directly from your computer.