Worm Photos...

DaveJ

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This lil guy was about 4 inches long when he showed up in my LR Order.... He's grown quite a bit :)

This is a 12 gallon Eclipse..
 

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Could you take a larger shot of him in a higher resolution sometimei? My current "giant bristle worm" background image is a little unclear. my email is kmk2307@charter.net If you could email me that shot it would just make my day. Thanks!
 
Kevin,

Those two are reduced images... if you want the originals of those two I would be happy to send them to you. They go roughly 200K in file size.
 
Hi,

[size=huge]NEAT[/size] critter.

My guess is that is a large fireworm, but really it could be a number of other types. If you can post a crisp, in focus, photo of top of the head I can likely get a better identification for you .

Large fireworms are harmless scavengers. If it is another type of worm, it may not be so benign. Some large Eunicids can eat fish.

:D
 
Dr...Thought you would like it.. :D I will see what I can do about that photo. Just like a top down shot?? Or a head on shot? I have seen no problems with this guy, he even shared a den with a small yello goby until he outgrew the space. I have 4 or 5 others of the same type in that tank, though none are as large YET :D
 
Dr Ron.... just a question about reproduction of these things. I noticed a couple smaller ones today, about 3 or 4 inches long. I am thinking about transferring these into my display tank. If you were me... would you let them be in this smaller tank to reproduce a bit and then move them in there or just do it now? Does it take more than one to tango or are they asexual?
 
Hi Dave,

For identification purposes a good shot from both above the top of the head, and from the front would be best.

They are not likely to be asexual, but they might be. If you have two, and they are the appropriate genders you may get sexual reproduction. Depending on the type of worm, they may survive the process or go out in a "big bang".... Many worms are broadcast spawners that die after spawning. I can't give a guess which is more likely until I can get a better handle on what the worm is.

:D
 
Hi MsReeReee,

Well.... night mares, day mares, or twilight mares... get prepared.

Most reef tanks have them. The large fireworms are very common - and that is good news as they are great scavengers.

:thumbsup:
 
Steve Weast had a similar worm in his tank and it turned out to be predatory and was munching on all his live stock, contact him for further info.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9644668#post9644668 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Julio
Steve Weast had a similar worm in his tank and it turned out to be predatory and was munching on all his live stock, contact him for further info.

Yes, I saw his.. His was a euchild (sp). His was much longer too... but totally different species.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9633547#post9633547 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Scott817
shoot it before it gets you dood :rollface: its one of those worms from tremors *lol*

HA!

Im sorry, thats sorta cool creature but i couldnt have a tank with something like that in it.
its not really my idea of a relaxing reef but whatever floats ur boat i guess.
 
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