What are these...Red Spikes..Tubes....?

[BB1]

Hi,

I have had my tank running now for about 2 weeks (keen to see life from the life rock)....and a few bits of life have shown up.


So i'm wondering if any one knows what they are? I have a put a couple of picture on here...

One picture is of a red spiky growth
The other is of a tube thing

If you have any idea then please let me know...

Thanks

Ben

 

[RockStacker]

The red clusters on the second picture are a type of foraminifera.
Their presence is usually taken as an indication that the water contains sufficient major and trace elements for calcification.

Foraminifera - RTAW Reefpedia
Hitchhikers Guide to the Reef Tank - RTAW Reefpedia

I'm not sure about the tube. Is it soft and sways with the water? or does it look calcified? (Do not touch with your bare hands - this goes for anything in a saltwater tank).

 

[Bifferwine]

The tube kinda looks like the tube of a feather duster. I'm not sure though.