Just got my LR!!!

[zoie2]

I have a 12 gal, so I bought 2 pieces of fiji rock and one cool piece of tonga. I told the LFS the pieces were too big, he said thats what hammers were for. So when I got home I had my husband crack them in half, there were worms inside! It was kinda cool, but I wonder if they are good worms or bad? Anyone know?

 

[njfish77]

got any pics???were they worms or were they amphipods/copepods???they could have also been bristle worms or a peanut worm or a fire worm.you have to be a little more specific before you ask for an id

 

[zoie2]

No, I don't have any picks. I have a camera, but can't get the pictures from there to here. I guess I wasn't really looking for an ID as much as someone who might of had a similar experience and how it ended up for them, good or bad. But I guess with all the different types of worms it's hit or miss.

 

[captn bob]

hey zoie2 read about your discovery inside your live rock,if ya figure what kinds ofworms they are (good or bad)how about a pic. if you can,i,m new to this and aboutto set up a tank but would like to know what to look for when i buy some live rock..thanks. :thinking:

 

[devilboy]

if the worms look like centipedes with hairy legs they are bristle or fire worms.... if the worms are smooth and thin most likely a peanut worm.... there are some others that i cant think of off the top of my head, its getting to late to think

 

[zoie2]

they actually look like regular night crawlers. I'm not sure if any survived though. Some fell out after I cut the rock. Some fell out after I rinsed the rock, but i think one or two must have survived.