hairlike things
- Thread starter jckkc
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nacl-h2o
Active Member
It could be Digitate or Finger-Like Hydroids
If this is your critter read below
They are individual hydroid animals, but the polyp is highly modified to be cylindrical in shape with the mouth at the upper end. The base fastens to the substrate with special modified tentacles and the body extends up into the water. In one aquarium, at least, the tentacles extend after dark and are relatively long. These hydroids are definitely aggressive and are quite capable of "burning" or stinging other aquarium animals.
These tiny things can keep corals or polyps from opening and spread quikly and easily.
If this is your critter read below
They are individual hydroid animals, but the polyp is highly modified to be cylindrical in shape with the mouth at the upper end. The base fastens to the substrate with special modified tentacles and the body extends up into the water. In one aquarium, at least, the tentacles extend after dark and are relatively long. These hydroids are definitely aggressive and are quite capable of "burning" or stinging other aquarium animals.
These tiny things can keep corals or polyps from opening and spread quikly and easily.
jckkc
New Member
hey, thanks for the help you guys. it isn't the pictured worm and i don't think they are worms at all, but a dark in color, hairlike tenticle that does not wave with the current. they just stay in one spot searching on the lr for food maybe. so far they haven't hurt anything. just curious.