Please help identify

[dbalkema]

Hello Everyone!!
It has been a long time since I have posted on the forum. I now have a beautiful 80 gallon euro bow front that has been running for a little over a year. I have not had any problems with it (knock on wood).
My question pertains to the last 2 pictures posted. Can anyone identify the worm like creatures that are in my corner overflow and their usage? I do not see them in the main tank. And for aesthetic purposes, I keep the corner overflow glass covered, but I took it off this afternoon and noticed the little creatures and are curious to what they are and their purpose.
Thanks in advance!
Dan

 

[al&burke]

They look like feather dusters to me, can you get a closer picture.

 

[dbalkema]

This is the closest I can get with my camera without it getting all blurry.
So, if they are feather dusters, what is their purpose? Should I be worried or great full they're there?
Thanks in advance!
Dan

 

[snakeblitz33]

I'd say Al is correct...
Could be worse...

silicone burrowing worm... heh heh heh. Now that's going to keep you up at night.

 

[saxman]

Quote:
Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 http:///t/393480/please-help-identify#post_3500802
I'd say Al is correct...
Could be worse...

silicone burrowing worm... heh heh heh. Now that's going to keep you up at night.
Not if you run acrylic tanx... ;-)

 

[al&burke]

Quote:
Originally Posted by saxman http:///t/393480/please-help-identify#post_3500864
Not if you run acrylic tanx... ;-)
Unbelievable, never hear of one of these, luckily a well built glass tank has silicone between the joints and not just the corners.

 

[snakeblitz33]

Yeah. Well, hopefully it wont keep anyone up at night. Lol.

 

[morgan175]

I cant sleep. keep running down stairs looking for worms.

 

[snakeblitz33]

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Originally Posted by morgan175 http:///t/393480/please-help-identify#post_3500935
I cant sleep. keep running down stairs looking for worms.