Hitchhiker with loooong legs

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by PlanB, Mar 12, 2011.

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  1. PlanB

    PlanB Plankton

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    I just put into my tank its first inhabitants: a peppermint shrimp, clown, Xenia, and 4 small crabs. 5 hours later noticed this tiny little shrimp looking thing with very long tentacles. Can anyone ID this this and tell me if its harmful or not?:confused:

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  3. 2in10

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    Spaghetti worm, good part of your fauna, safe
     
  4. PlanB

    PlanB Plankton

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    Thanks, 2in10. I was worried it would hide in the tank and be hard to remove if bad, so I was hoping for a quick response!
     
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    It most likely will move to the sand or your rocks.
     
  6. PlanB

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    OK, cool. Right now its hiding behind my cleaning mag.
     
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    It might stay there if it gets enough food. Shouldn't once you use the mag though.
     
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  9. 1.0reef

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    [QUOTE=PlanB;1096994 i have lots of spaghetti worms or at least had :(