Might be difficult...

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by tmgrash, Jan 8, 2007.

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  1. tmgrash

    tmgrash Astrea Snail

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    with the limited description, but wanted to see if this sounds familiar to anyone. Just got my first bit a LR yesterday and for a split second saw what looked like a black centipede, possibly with white specks or dots, go from one hole to the next. Does this sound like anything someone has seen and can ID?
    Did get a pretty sweet score at the lfs $3.99/lb

    Thanks
    Travis
     
    tmgrash, Jan 8, 2007
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  2. Glipzcom

    Glipzcom Flamingo Tongue

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    Its funny, I hear about worms in the live rock and it could be that. I just saw something weird running around in my rock the other day, looked like one of those little rolly pollys you would find in the grass. But it would pop out of the rock super quick run fast and then dive back into another hole.
     
    Glipzcom, Jan 9, 2007
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  3. mattgeezer

    mattgeezer Montipora Capricornis

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  4. milesm4

    milesm4 Spaghetti Worm

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    Is there any way you can snap a picture of the hitch hiker?
     
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  5. tmgrash

    tmgrash Astrea Snail

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    only once

    hadnt seen this guy again, hopefully he'll pose for a shot someday
     
    tmgrash, Jan 13, 2007
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  6. Urban_s

    Urban_s Sea Dragon

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    I would be a bristle worm.
     
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  7. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    Sounds like a bristle worm to me

    J
     
    Jason McKenzie, Jan 13, 2007
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  8. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    That would be a pistol shrimp, not a centipede. They generally have one large claw that makes a snapping sound when they are wreaking havok on your tank.
     
    geekdafied, Jan 14, 2007
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  9. bouraganes

    bouraganes Peppermint Shrimp

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    If you are really concerned about it you can place the rock in some saltwater and let it sit in the garage or somewhere cold for a few days and that should take care of your pest problem!
     
    bouraganes, Jan 14, 2007
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