Bristle worm?

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  1. myboyblu

    myboyblu Astrea Snail

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    i found a pinkish colored worm like thing emerging from an empty hermit shell. the worm was round and had "bristles" all around it. i was able to capture the worm on video and will post it as soon as i figure out a way. i also removed the shell with the worm in it from the tank. i dont want to kill the "worm" if its not dangerous to my tank. is there a way to post the video to youtube and then a link here?
     
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  2. saints fan 420

    saints fan 420 Expensive Colorful Sticks

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    yes bristle warm...

    i have tons in my tank...if its small id leave it... but they can and will get big and will need to be removed then.... i like having them, they are a great free clean up crew
     
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  3. jtr38230

    jtr38230 Skunk Shrimp

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    I agree they do help keep the tank cleaner. I didn't have any that I know of before buying some more live rock. Now, I see them all the time at night or when I move a rock.


     
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  4. myboyblu

    myboyblu Astrea Snail

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    I'll try to embed the video from youtube we'll see if it works


    <iframe width="425" height="349" src="YouTube - IMG_1297.MOV" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
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  5. saints fan 420

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    vid worked but is sideways..

    that is a bristle worm... depending on your tank size i wouldnt worry about it... i saw yesterday in my tank one that was about 7.5", my triggers found a nice treat very fast...

    you should be able to see more at night, with a flashlight or if you have moonlights about an hour after the lights go out...

    my moonlights make them glow a little bit and its pretty cool watching them do work on the barebottom
     
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