kolei Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I tried searching through the posts on this site but could not figure out what these worms are. So I had to ask. I see a lot of these small white (almost clear) tentacles coming out of the sand and rocks in my tank. They get around an inch long. I would see even more during feeding time. I don't have a picture since I don't have a camera on hand and they are very small. Does anyone know what these little creatures are? Are they good or bad? Thanks! Link to comment
Zero Cool Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Are the strands coming out of tubes made of sand or rubble? Harmless worms, imo. Try here: http://www.chucksaddiction.com/hitchworms.html Link to comment
kolei Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Are the strands coming out of tubes made of sand or rubble? Harmless worms, imo. Try here: http://www.chucksaddiction.com/hitchworms.html No they are not. I'm not even sure they are worms. It looks more like little tentacles coming out of the sand. No legs or segments on it as far as I can see. Link to comment
corallineadam Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 sounds like harmless detritovores to me Link to comment
xiongaquatics Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 i think you might be talking about Spaghetti Worm. here is a picture i found on goggle.com Link to comment
systemtool Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 They are fine. Good sign of a healthy tank I think too. I have lots of them. They come out of a little tube like a feather duster. Link to comment
kolei Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 It looks like the spaghetti worms but I don't think so. The tentacles are not that long and seems to comes in twos. Some look like they come out of tubes like feather duster but the tube looks more "constructed" then like a natural part of the creature. Maybe they are good and I just don't know it. It doesn't look like it is harming any of the corals. Link to comment
carbon-mantis Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Hmm, maybe a spionid worm? Link to comment
kolei Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 I think it is along the same family line as spionid worms. Just thought I ask since I see lots of them in the sand and rocks. Link to comment
Mr. Microscope Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I believe these are called hair worms. Usually two come out of tube (i think one shorter than the other) Related to spaghetti worm. Very good for the tank. I was delighted to find some in mine. Link to comment
kolei Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 I think you're right. If that's an indication of a healthy tank, then mine's pretty healthy since I see lots of these little guys. Link to comment
matty0206 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 http://www.melevsreef.com/id/dualpalps.html Link to comment
kolei Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Thanks matty0206! This is exactly what mine looks like. Link to comment
matty0206 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 No problem. I have tons of those also. Link to comment
lakshwadeep Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 +1 to possible spionid. Link to comment
BlueAbyss Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I have a bunch of these also, +1 to spionid (or, apparently, another similar creature called a chaet-something Link to comment
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