reef safe???

[cubano2480]

Hi guys !!!

I need some help here is the thread http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=752757 thanks for u help...

 

[tanker]

to me it looks like an ordinary bristle worm. Reef safe to me.

 

[cubano2480]

looks like but this worm is big like 2" or 3"...

 

[Amphiprion]

Many of the common bristleworms get that big or larger. However, without a closer pic, it almost looks like a fireworm. Keep in mind, though, that the vast majority of bristleworms found in reefs are absolutely harmless and even beneficial. One of the questions I ask is have you been having any problems lately, like fish loss, coral tissue loss, etc. If not, then I wouldn't worry.

 

[cubano2480]

Amphiprion I do have some close up there , never have a problem in my tank this fireworm never make in to my tank, I got this guy in the florida keys I do like this worm but LeslieH toll me that is a fireworm is not reef safe kmk2307 want the fireworm so I will ship this bad guy to him maybe hi can do something with that worm... :mixed:


thanks for u help

 

[chillaxr6]

i checked my tank after lights out for a few hours due to insomnia and low and behold i found one exactly like yours except he was easy 6 inches . . . i scared him with the torch light and the hole he left in the sand was maybe 4 mm wide . . . he freaked me out a bit as i didnt know what he was and how safe he was but no coral losses, no fish loss and tank growing well so far . . .

i had no idea i had him in my tank its been running about 3 months now . . . good luck with it all . . .