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Unknown pest or cleanup worm?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Michael Frank, Jun 20, 2018.

  1. Jun 20, 2018 #1
    Michael Frank

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    Is this friend or foe? It didnt put it in here, so I am a bit apprehensive. Fortunately it is in my qt. But I got a nice set of tisbies and pods . So I don't want to nuke it unless I need too .
     

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  2. Jun 21, 2018 #2
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    Looks like a nematode to me. I have some in my tank and they seem pretty harmless. Everything I've read also puts a harmless spin on them!
     
  3. Jun 21, 2018 #3
    DangerJ Des Moines, IA

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    Hmm. A bit tough to tell with the pics - are you able to take any shots with a flash or a light focused on them?

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  4. Jun 21, 2018 #4
    Michael Frank

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    Thanks. Here is a closer picture The worms are .5-1" long .
     

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  5. Jun 22, 2018 #5
    DangerJ Des Moines, IA

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    Oh! Eunicid worm! Those aren't good to have around.
     
  6. Jun 26, 2018 #6
    DangerJ Des Moines, IA

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    Any updates? Have you been able to remove the worm(s) from your tank?
     
  7. Jun 27, 2018 #7
    Michael Frank

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    not yet. It is in my qt. my plan is to remove the sand base, remove and freshwater dip the few rock and corals for 10 mins. Scrub down frag rack, change 30% water, and change filters. Then restock in Qt without sand base and see what happens. I'll keep you posted.
     

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