Swimming worms

[kirkfrey]

They were swimming freely in the water column. Tanks been up for 8 months and this is the first time I've seen them. Luckily I was able to net them. I've never seen them in any of my previous tanks either.

What are they? (Other than freaky?!)


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[Maggie321]

Looks like bristle worms. When they get too big (like these) they can be taken out without guilt!

Maggie

 

[kirkfrey]

Pictures suck. They don't look like bristle worms. Will try to get better pics.


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[AlSimmons]

Polychaete epitokes most likely.

 

[Sugar Magnolia]

Polychaete epitokes most likely.

Yes, this.

 

[Maggie321]

New for me! Good? Bad? Or just ugly? Lol

Maggie

 

[kirkfrey]

They are FREAKY. If I can figure how to post the video you’ll see why.

 

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[d0ughb0y]

how long are they?

 

[kirkfrey]

About 3-4"


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[d0ughb0y]

I wouldn’t want them in my tank. I don’t care if they are harmless or beneficial.

 

[Tammi.p]

Ewww I wouldn't want them swimming in my tank at all


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[kirkfrey]

Yeah, they’re “swimming with the fishes” now.