What is this thing??

[afish70]

I caught this thing last night in my Display tank. I removed it immediately. Should I put it back or flush it? I have been told it's a Bobbie Worm.

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[Rover88]

If you google Eunice Worm or 'Bobbit Worm', I found a few that looked quite similar to what you have. You'll have better luck yourself trying to ID it then me using pictures, but that is what it seems to be to my eyes!

Based on what I read, they are generally a 'chuck it' worm. They can get large and are predatorial.

 

[Str8linespeed]

Im going to go with with what Rover88 said.. I made the mistake and put one of those back in my tank... I still have not found it again.

 

[Sugar Magnolia]

It's a Eunice worm, definitely don't want that in your tank.

 

[eastlake]

It's a Eunice worm, definitely don't want that in your tank.

I agree with sugar magnolia. Though I wouldn't flush it or throw it out. There are a handful of people on here that are actually looking for one to keep in a species tank and they'd be happy to have it. Or, you could dedicate a tank to it and grow your very own real life sea monster

 

[afish70]

I agree with sugar magnolia. Though I wouldn't flush it or throw it out. There are a handful of people on here that are actually looking for one to keep in a species tank and they'd be happy to have it. Or, you could dedicate a tank to it and grow your very own real life sea monster

If you know someone that wants it let them know to get in touch with me.

 

[Sk8r]

You can keep it safely in your sump. Do not let it loose in your tank.

 

[mcgyvr]

Kill...

 

[Uncle99]

Now that's blunt.....but absolutely correct...

 

[monkeysee1]

+10 to the responses above!!!
They go after snails, peppermint shrimp and hermits and dusters!
If you have ANY of these in your tank get rid of it!!!

 

[eastlake]

If you know someone that wants it let them know to get in touch with me.

post it in the invert forum, I've seen many a post in there for people that want them. I'll put my ear to the ground, if anyone local wants one I'll point them in your direction

 

[Sugar Magnolia]

Selling/giving away isn't allowed in any of the main forums.

 

[Cloudburst2000]

+10 to the responses above!!!
They go after snails, peppermint shrimp and hermits and dusters!
If you have ANY of these in your tank get rid of it!!!

And these worms can get so big that they will eat fish too. I think they are very interesting creatures though. I would probably put in the sump. I always wanted a sea monster

 

[eastlake]

Selling/giving away isn't allowed in any of the main forums.

Sorry. try the for sale/trade forums then