Reef Discussion

[Agent M]

Made a purchase today and noticed this worm on it. I have removed it for now as I don't want to add it to the tank until I know what it is.
It was extremely difficult to get this shot, best I can do. It is dark red in colour. With a 2-pronged tail. It has the 3 main 'whiskers' on top of its head and 2 under its 'chin' (one of the chin hairs is visible in photo).
Anyone?

 

[firebird]

Bobbit worm aka Eunice worm
Some are OK but don't know how you tell
I had a huge one

 

[firebird]

This was mine

 

[chimaera]

That's what I woudl say too, though the red colouring makes me wonder ...

 

[Agent M]

Thanks @firebird
Except for the head and tail and darker red colouration, it looks no different to a baby bristleworm at this stage. Behaves aggressively. I don't think I want it in my tank - a bit too creepy for me!

 

[firebird]

@chimaera - my one was red

 

[Agent M]

Definitely don't want it in my tank after seeing this... my skin is crawling! I have to squint to see mine clearly up close, not taking the chance its one of these :p

Story here: http://www.zeovit.com/forums/showthread.php?p=154204#post154204

 

[Agent M]

Found a different looking one - just as tiny as the last. I've noticed they get cold and die pretty fast once you scoop them out of the tank, this one was starting to slow down already.

@Buddy @hoangii

 

[hoangii]

thats not a worm.... its a freaking watersnake.

 

[hoangii]

this was from another site.... but i got a guy that looks exactly like this.... @Agent M @Buddy you have any idea if this is a good guy aka ribbon worm

 

[Agent M]

Nope no idea, don't know much about worms. Have you googled it to see what comes up?

 

[hoangii]

yeas it says that it eats small crustaceans.... but not really much info on this guy in terms of reef safe and all. atm my hammers and zoas still looks happy so im guessing its not doing anything mischief