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Worms in our live rock?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by shawn, Jun 24, 2012.

  1. Jun 24, 2012 #1
    shawn

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    We're cleaning the tank and notice these centipede-like hairy looking worms all over coming out of our live rock.  What could these be, do we want them in our tank, and if not, how do we get rid of them?  Hopefully they're supposed to be there!
     
  2. Jun 24, 2012 #2
    mthomp

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    bristleworms. normal and good clean up critters. You can add wrasse to your tank to help keep them in control if you feel you ave too may.
     
  3. Jun 24, 2012 #3
    shawn

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    Okay, good! Thanks for your help!
     
  4. Jun 24, 2012 #4
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Do you see the entire creature? Could also be brittle starfish. I have thousands of them in my tanks and all you really ever see of them is their arms reaching out of the rockwork grabbing at food.
     
  5. Jun 24, 2012 #5
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    NOTE: DO NOT TOUCH THESE WITH YOUR BARE HAND. These little guys have poison in there spines or bristles what ever you want to call them.

     
  6. Jun 24, 2012 #6
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    Arrow Crabs Love Bristle worms
     
  7. Jun 24, 2012 #7
    Big John

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    +1 to kpotter! It hurts like hell!
     
  8. Jun 25, 2012 #8
    jstngates Toledo Iowa

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    I have some really long ones that are pink and a good 6 inches when I take a light and shine it on the bottom of my tank.
     
  9. Jun 25, 2012 #9
    Pete H.

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    I have heard rumors some eat the silicone holding the glass together. Has anyone else heard this? And is it true?
     

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