ID Please - Worm thing?

[rappo]

I'm fairly new to the hobby, sorry if this is a common ID. I think it's some sort of bristleworm, but that's just my best guess. I couldn't find any pest ID chart, does one exist?

What is this? Is it a pest? Should I take any actions?


thanks

 

[venwu225]

The animal is a Eurythoe complanata, the worm is a highly beneficial scavenger. They are not predatory.

 

[charlesr1958]

Since the lack of, was mentioned, I thought I would take the opportunity and shamelessly plug my hitch hiker page(s) (again) in the hopes that all of my collecting efforts will be of use to someone. Hope it is.

Chuck's Hitch Hikers ( indo pacific species )

Chuck

 

[klyons]

Hey Charlesr1958! Great site. Im sure it will come in handy and have bookmarked it.

 

[rappo]

Yes, thank you for the link Chuck, I've bookmarked it! and thank you venwu for the information as well

 

[wahshk]

Harmless fireworm. Good guy...