Golden worm??

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by MarkRN312, Nov 6, 2009.

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  1. MarkRN312

    MarkRN312 Astrea Snail

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    Hey guys, I found this in my rock work the other day. I think its a peanut worm but not too sure. He uses the appendages like a centapede to crawl into and out of his hole but can retract very quickly when startled. He stays in the same rock, I think he bore himself into a piece of LR, and every once in a while he'll discharge this milky stuff into my tank with a transparent tube he expands/retracts. What is it???:confused:
     

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  3. charlesr1958

    charlesr1958 Flamingo Tongue

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    Can only make out enough details to say that it is not a "peanut" worm. Check the worm section in the below link, might you find what you have.

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    Chuck
     
  4. MarkRN312

    MarkRN312 Astrea Snail

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    I could not find it on that list, anyone out there have any idea of what it is??
     
  5. charlesr1958

    charlesr1958 Flamingo Tongue

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    Can you get an in-focus, up close photo of its head?

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  6. MarkRN312

    MarkRN312 Astrea Snail

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    The 3rd pic is almost as close as I can get, Ill try when I see him next. He only comes out like once a week or less.