something weird is in my tank

calvindo

calvindo

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on my way out to work today, took a glance at my tank and saw something like a centipede crawling around in my tank. it scared the living ---- out of me! any idea what the hell is it? i've been trying to find him, but was not able too. my tank is only 2 weeks old, so i dont know how it got into my tank.
thanks
 
calvindo

calvindo

Member
really? is this thing harmless and good for the tank? it probably came with the lr that i purchased. i dont know... but it looks pretty nasty. hehehehehe, dont think i'll even stick my hands in the tank again
 
aarone

aarone

Active Member
they are harmless. they hel out with a dsb as well. Dont touch, because their sting packs quite a punch.
aaron
 
scottnj

scottnj

Member
Cal,
IT should be harmless and probably a bristle worm which is a good thing to have in there. I think most people agree on that today, where 5 years ago or so they were considered to be bad for a tank, go figure.
Anyhow... on moving and touching live rock, its a dang good idea to always wear gloves when working with the stuff. You never know what type of worms, bugs, corals, etc. could be on there and cause a sting.
_Scott
 
aarone

aarone

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bristle worm. I just recently found one in my 6 month established sand bed. the only one so far for me. Wanna send me yours???:D
aaron
 
fishtale

fishtale

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From the looks of the LR, the rock seems to have come from the caribbean, ask the LFS where it came from. Caribbean LR have more "life" on them than do LR from the Pacific Ocean. But remember more life means more bad life too. Bristle worm can reach 12 inches or more in length and will eat corals as they grow so my advice is to get rid of the worms and replace with harmless sand sifters. Hermits, snails and serpent stars. Good Luck!
 
aarone

aarone

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Originally posted by Fishtale
From the looks of the LR, the rock seems to have come from the caribbean, ask the LFS where it came from. Caribbean LR have more "life" on them than do LR from the Pacific Ocean. But remember more life means more bad life too. Bristle worm can reach 12 inches or more in length and will eat corals as they grow so my advice is to get rid of the worms and replace with harmless sand sifters. Hermits, snails and serpent stars. Good Luck!
Dont listen to this, he has the right to his opinion but bristle worms will not eat corals. Many myths have come that they eat fish and inverts, but only when they are diseased and dying. I have seen bristle worms in tanks up to 24" ask other members on the board and you will see that they are a harmless creature in your tnak.
aaron
 
bdhough

bdhough

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Definitely a bristle worm. But he looks like one of those thats going to get nasty one day. Evidenced by the type of bristles he has and his coloration. Keep an eye on him. He's going to get frikin huge one day :) For now he's harmless and a good cleaner.
 
maxpain

maxpain

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I had something in my tank, that looked like and was the same size as a meal worm, I seen him when I first put the LR in but havent seen him sense, what could he be?
 
calvindo

calvindo

Member
keep an eye on your tank, when the lights is off. i was lucky enough to take a photo of mine, with the lights on.
 
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