Creature in my rock!?

[brians]

Last night I was looking around in my tank with a flashlight to see if I could fine any little critters that only came out in the dark. I came across this wierd thing sticking out of one of my rocks. It kinda looked like a small elephant's trunk, for lack of better description, and it quickly retracted back into the rock when the light hit it. It was about 1/8" in diameter and a couple inches long . What in the heck was this thing??

 

[cnlight]

Sounds like a bristle worm to me. I also looked at my tank with a flash light and found a couple of them. They are helpful to your tank and eat waste particals. Just until they get too big, they won't ever be a problem.

 

[007]

sounds more like a peanut worm . . . .

 

[sheracr123]

I agree with 007. Peanut worm. What color is it? When it went back in, did it look like it retracted inside itself?

 

[brians]

It was kind of a light brown and yes it did retract inside itself.

 

[sheracr123]

peanut worm.... Do a search on here. I think someone had a pic of one.
Oh yea... it's a good thing

 

[cnlight]

Oh well I learn something new every day. I can't say I have heard of a peanut worm. Interesting.

 

[brians]

Yep, definitely a peanut worm. It kinda scared me because I was right up on the glass looking for tiny creatures. Pretty gross looking.
Thanks guys!