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  1. addio1

    addio1 Plankton

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    I have recently found a fair number of very small white worms walking around my live rock. Does anyone know what they might be, or if they are bad for the tank?
     
    addio1, Apr 14, 2009
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  2. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    Hey, another Wisconsinite!! Welcome!! The are most likely amphipods or other bethnic inverts... How big are they approximately? Do they have legs?

    Happy reefing!
     
    Dr.Fragenstein, Apr 14, 2009
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  3. Stingray

    Stingray Blue Ringed Angel

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    May be baby bristle worms...
     
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  4. addio1

    addio1 Plankton

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    they seem to be about an inch long....they do seem to have legs as well as I have seen them walking around my live rock.....if they are baby bristle worms are they bad for the tank?
     
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  5. Yellow Tang

    Yellow Tang Bubble Tip Anemone

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    1) check out this LionfishLair.com - Library go down and look for Isopod - Sphaeromatid. or if you see anything else try to ID it if it is a Baby Bristle worm Its your call nobody has a Firm answer to bristle worms as if if the are reef safe or not
     
    Yellow Tang, Apr 16, 2009
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