eitallent Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I found this on a little pico I just started. I am hoping these are harmless hair or spaghetti worms that are trying to reach the more oxygenated water at the surface. I took a picture and a video. Their legs remind me of those sticky hand party favors that stick to surfaces you trow them on. The video can be watched up to 1080p for better resolution. Warning some of you may find the music on the video annoying. Judicial use of the mute button is advised! You may click on the picture to enlarge. Link to comment
Jellyingabout Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Fascinating how they can work together like that. Link to comment
eitallent Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 It is. It's like they have rubber band arms. But what is it? Fascinating how they can work together like that. Link to comment
jamescstein Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 imo those look like spaghetti worms.. as for why they are out of their holes in the rock and on the glass.. I have no idea. Link to comment
rone_kevin66 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 If they were spaghetti works you should see a red body. Is there any chance you can see if you look for a body Link to comment
eitallent Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 They do not have a body that I can see. It's like a bundle of knotted string. Maybe immature spaghetti worms? Link to comment
amphipod Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 No doubt its a cirratulid of some sort, good find in your tank Link to comment
ajmckay Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Flippin' strange man... Can't say I've ever seen a nice picture of these crawling around outside of tubes or holes in rocks. Link to comment
nismo_sky32 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 That video is so cool! I want a few pet spaghetti worms now Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Simply, that's neat. I love the interesting creepy crawlies in our tanks. Link to comment
clownfitch Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 The species I have in my tanks are dark yellowish to orange. I am not sure why they leave the sand and rock but I do see them on my glass from time to time. Arrow Crabs love to munch on these guys. Link to comment
jojoe972 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I have these in clusters on some places in the rock and in the sand. Seen a few get on the glass also. CREEPY CRAWLERS!!! Link to comment
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