ID: Bristle or Eunicid

[Stray32]

Got this guy with a frag of zoas I bought from a fellow RC member. I thought it was a bristleworm, but upon closer inspection, I think he may be a Eunicid.

What do you guys think?

He was dead or dying FYI.

 

[divewsharks]

does not look like a bristeworm from those angles. if it is indeed round and not flat, it is very likely a euncid.

 

[mjk427]

I would say Eunicid worm. Look at the one in this link and just be thankful yours didn't get that big.

http://www.oregonreef.com/sub_worm.htm

 

[Felix T Cat]

No bristles, definitely Eunicid.

 

[Stray32]

Lovely, thanks guys.

 

[WaterKeeper]

Well since a Eunicid IS a bristle worm everyone is correct. Read all about them Polychaete]/url].

 

[Stray32]

I have just heard horror stories about these guys. Bristle worm or not, I am glad he is dead and out of my tank.

 

[Felix T Cat]

I have bristles in my tank and they have very clearly defined bristles from their sides. Almost like little feathers in tufts all the way down their sides.

 

[mouserusker]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14691291#post14691291 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mjk427
I would say Eunicid worm. Look at the one in this link and just be thankful yours didn't get that big.

http://www.oregonreef.com/sub_worm.htm

That is INSANE! 7 feet?!

Every day, you guys show me a new reason to be afraid of my reef tank!

 

[joemama65]

That is a scary link, glad it wasnt my tank, wow.