Jbrock183 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I have a few bristle worms but I'm not sure whether this guy is one not. His color is more brownish light green and he looks more like an earthworm. I've only seen him out a few times and couldn't get a close look. These are the pictures I have as of now - but he is much more brown and less green than he looks here. Link to comment
FishFrog Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 There are loads of different types of worms. I used to try and ID the one's I have as well, but its quite hard because there are so many kinds. Besides, unless something goes missing or your coral is being eaten, I wouldn't worry about it. They are freaky though. Link to comment
Jbrock183 Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 I had a beautiful duncan that is being disturbed by something so I'm trying to determine the source. I was able to get better pictures. Link to comment
LynnO Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I can't help on the ID, but EEK!! Good luck! Link to comment
seahorsedreams Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 That's a Eunice. Link to comment
Jbrock183 Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Is your experience with Eunice worms good or bad? I'm trying to determine whether or not this Eunice worm has been the cause of some recent issues. I have had no problems with my zoanthids, pavona, plate coral, colt coral, blastomussa, star polyps, kenya tree, snowflake polyps, and mushrooms. But over the past month, I have completely lost a duncan coral, a clove polyp, and a beautiful frogspawn coral. How likely is it that my losses have been because of the Eunice worm? If so, how can I get rid of it? I almost never see it and he's way to fast for me to catch. Link to comment
Formula462 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 That's a eunice yes. They suck get it out. Link to comment
Jbrock183 Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Are you just confirming that it is a Eunice worm, or are you also saying it was likely the cause for my coral losses? Does anyone have suggestions for how to get it out? Link to comment
amphipod Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Eunice can eat corals, I'd recommend you come at night with tweezers and pull him out when he's peeking around, be very careful though, they spook easily and swim with ease. Eunice always has antennas on his face, if no antennas he's not Eunice. Link to comment
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