Reef Discussion

[grimnir]

Just noticed these 3 of these worms out of their rocks tonight. The spikes are soft like fibreglass. Any chance at and ID.

Also found this crab hiding - pretty sure its a decorator crab

 

[megsez]

A speacies of bristle worms I would think @Dr. Schell will be able to answer

 

[grimnir]

now I got MASA to finally load up. would my ID of a Bristle Worm be correct?
These guys are about 3" long so i'll leave them in the tank for now

 

[megsez]

I would leave them Could part of the clean up crew. Sorry not sure on the crab

 

[MagicJ]

Yes, bristle worms - be careful of the spines as some people can react badly to them.

 

[firebird]

if you do inadvertently get stung just hold the affected part in neat vinegar- it dissolves them pretty quickly- from experience!!!!!

 

[grimnir]

no issues with being stung. scooped it out with a net and the same to put it back in.
Treating the DT as I would a rock pool. No idea what it is, don't touch it with bare hands :)

 

[Sharktale]

Yep,bristle worm keep them as part off your clean up crew. You can also put them in your sump fuge if you have one. ;)