Anyone ID this worm?

[Kongor88]

Found this guy in my algae scrubber. Anyone have an idea what it is?

Looks like a bristle worm to me but I want to make sure.

Thanks

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[CronicReefer]

Probably a member of the bristleworm family. There are so many different varieties. Could be a bloodworm as well.

[jestep]

Looks like a type of fireworm. A lot of debate on whether they're beneficial or pests, but they can sting. The one you have look like the coral eating variety - Hermodice carunculata.

 

http://www.chucksaddiction.com/hitchworms.html

[FishFrog]

Eeeeek!

I'm so sorry I clicked on this thread. I don't know why I keep reading the worm stuff.

 

That being said, does look like a bearded fireworm.

[Kongor88]

Well I believe I ID'd it as Genus Pareurythoe from the above link provided by jestep, looks like he isn't staying

[amphipod]

I have one that looks just like that, named it pinky and I feed it occasionally when it comes out for food. Its favorite so far has been chicken slivers about the size of a bb pellet

[amphipod]

I've also seen pinky curling around my aiptasia when he appears, looks like a mini anaconda for a few seconds

[Kongor88]

i put him in my QT for now since its barren lol, something to look at until I need to QT or hospitalize a fish

[amphipod]

Try feeding it raw meat and give him an old clam shell rock or something to hide under and see if he accepts the food. Pinky has been actually quite fun to observe when he's out.