naz1986 Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Theres a worm keep popping out of my liverock. Should i get rid of it? What kind of worm is that? It creeps me out sometimes. Link to comment
formerly icyuodd/icyoud2 Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 there are billions of worms in the ocean, and you havent even given us a hint picture?discription? we need something! Link to comment
naz1986 Posted November 29, 2006 Author Share Posted November 29, 2006 not too sure how to discribe it. it look like a centerpied. It came with the liverock. Can't get a picture of the worm cause it retreat back to it's hole so fast! i'll post the pic if i got the shot. Link to comment
Mr. Fosi Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Based on that inadequate description, it sounds like a bristleworm. They are good for detritus control, so I woulnd't attempt a removal. Of course, it could be something else, but we won't know without more info. If you really want to be creeped out, take a dim flashlight (or a red light) and peek into your tank at night after it has been dark for an hour or so. Link to comment
barmer Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Based on that inadequate description, it sounds like a bristleworm. They are good for detritus control, so I woulnd't attempt a removal. Of course, it could be something else, but we won't know without more info. If you really want to be creeped out, take a dim flashlight (or a red light) and peek into your tank at night after it has been dark for an hour or so. Thought bristles were generally considered a pain.? Link to comment
Mr. Fosi Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Perhaps you are thinking fireworms? The only time I have heard of bristleworms being a pain is when they are 12" or longer and get hungry enough to eat corals or zoas. Link to comment
formerly icyuodd/icyoud2 Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 i was told for years to leave my rock out of water until the bristle worms venture out, and then pick them off with tweezers. i was also told they were bad, but this isnt the case. they may be unsightly at times, but thats about it. Link to comment
FUGU!!! Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Perhaps you are thinking fireworms? The only time I have heard of bristleworms being a pain is when they are 12" or longer and get hungry enough to eat corals or zoas. Kinda like this Link to comment
naz1986 Posted November 30, 2006 Author Share Posted November 30, 2006 Yes FUGU! Thats the worm! is it bad? Should i remove it? Link to comment
reefone Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 how big is it?if its small id just leave it if its like the one in the pic take it out Link to comment
naz1986 Posted December 1, 2006 Author Share Posted December 1, 2006 I guess i should leave it. Mine's not that big anyway. Killing it makes cruel. Thanks for the help guys! -D@mn this site is useful. Link to comment
chicago_animal Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 I had a work in mine but when the LFS cut the rock he was slpit in half. Link to comment
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