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Name this worm

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by klmule, Feb 14, 2014.

  1. Feb 14, 2014 #1
    klmule Belle Plaine

    klmule Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    So I have taken two of these guys out just this morning. Can someone give me an idea as to what it is and if I should be concerned or not. Thanks





    Kenny




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  2. Feb 14, 2014 #2
    ShaneP Williamsburg, IA

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    It's a common bristle worm. They're scavengers and are beneficial.
     
  3. Feb 14, 2014 #3
    klmule Belle Plaine

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    Sounds good. thanks shane
     
  4. Feb 14, 2014 #4
    bobsfish

    bobsfish Experienced Reefkeeper

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    ugly buggers !
     
  5. Feb 14, 2014 #5
    Dave Des Moines Area

    Dave Experienced Reefkeeper

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    They could have been in the chaeto I gave you as we have tons of them in our sump & tank. As noted above they are beneficial...but my wife still despises them!








     
  6. Feb 14, 2014 #6
    Sponge Marshalltown, IA

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    They will crawl on coral looking for food/going after it. Can irritate the corals. lol I remove large ones and put them in the sump ;0) Don't touch them with your hands...bristles-ouch!
     
  7. Feb 15, 2014 #7
    vikubz Cedar Falls

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    Steve.
     

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