Im afraid i have fireworms

[Costa reefing]

One of my baby damsels died this morning or last night and i found these guys in the breeder net which i kept him in. I have bristle worms which i know i have but im ok with but im not so sure what this guy is. Help on giving this thing an ID is much appreciated!

 

[billdogg]

yes you do!
Actually, they look like common bristle worms, but we're splitting hairs.

Congratulations - they are a normal part of all marine tanks - they clean up the leftovers (including dead fish) Unless they get real big, leave them be.

 

[serpentman]

+1 they are harmless detritus eaters.

The coral eating species typically have unmistakable large tufts of bristles such as in the bearderd fire worm, Hermodice carunculata.

 

[oxford]

Deez guys didn't kill ya damsel--dey was just takin' care a da' body.

 

[Costa reefing]

Thanks guys. As i had said before, im not worried about bristleworms, i was just use to seeing the longer/skinner 2 toned ones

The coral eating species typically have unmistakable large tufts of bristles such as in the bearderd fire worm, Hermodice carunculata.

What a relief!

Deez guys didn't kill ya damsel--dey was just takin' care a da' body.

i never said they did :spin1: i just said i found them near the body. I checked the corpse and it seems i took the sucker out before i let the worms have a chance of eating breakfast