Can someon ID this please

[sk8boarder]

I don't think this can be categorized into diseases but it is a parasite and i would like some information on it. It almost looks like a millipede because it has lots of arms.
Thanks

 

[sk8boarder]

sorry pic didnt work but it looks red and its about 3 inches long.. can someone give me an idea of what it might be

 

[jdieck]

bristtle worm??

 

[sk8boarder]

thanks i think thats what it is... do you know how to get rid of them?

 

[jdieck]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11671738#post11671738 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sk8boarder
thanks i think thats what it is... do you know how to get rid of them?

Don't they are good as part of the clean up crew and the overall ecosystem in your tank.

 

[sk8boarder]

i read that they eat corals.. how can that be good for the overall ecosystem

 

[jdieck]

Where did you read that? Bristtle worms do not eat corals, they eat detritus, leftover food and death matter while a the same time keep open pores in the live rock.