anthonys51
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Is this good or bad
Bristle worm?
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RayAllen3422
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Looks like a Eunicid worm to me. I would take it out. Doesn't looked like any bristle worm that I have seen before.
Eunicid worms are nasty little things. They grow up to 8 feet long, can survive being cut and will split into multiple worms. A google search states that they are covered with thousands of bristles which are capable of inflicting a nasty sting resulting in permanent numbness.
anthonys51
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What do they eat. I did take it out.
I'm getting a bit grossed out researching these guys. Here's a link that talks all about them: http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-04/rs/
Anything they can get a hold of including fish (or you)!
anthonys51
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Can I ask how are you guys Id this thing. How do you tell the difference between a bristle worm and an eunicid worm
RayAllen3422
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Google and searched RC threads.
Eunice have a clearly defined mouth surrounded by tentacles.
anthonys51
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Thanks. I will discard it today
lifeoffaith
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Don't discard it. Someone will take it in your area, I can almost guarantee it. It is an awesome worm to keep in a species only tank. You're lucky you could remove it without it breaking in half or something.
anthonys51
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Yes it was on top of a coral. Just used my turkey baser and sucked him right up. Sorry already threw it out
anthonys51
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Are you guys sure it was a bottit worm I mean it wasn't in the sand. It was like 12 inches up on my monticap. I also hope I don't have anymore.
hotelbravo
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yes 100% sure.
anthonys51
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Ok thanks all. Guess I got lucky to catch it.
+100000
These guys are actually hard to find for people that want a species only tank. :hammer:
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