red worms in sand

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  1. NeoStreamGSX

    NeoStreamGSX Plankton

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    so I noticed that I have red worms in sand.. they look like centipedes.. what are they and how do I rid of em
     
    NeoStreamGSX, Jan 24, 2011
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  2. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Moved to the ID This forum. What you're seeing are most likely bristleworms. Perfectly harmelss and great detritivores.
     
    amcarrig, Jan 24, 2011
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  3. mike007

    mike007 Sea Dragon

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    +1 Most likely bristle worm. Post a pic to have a sure ID
     
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  4. Dratini

    Dratini Plankton

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    If they are bristleworms they're mostly beneficial and are actually sifting your sand for you, so you probably don't want to get rid of them.
     
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  5. Doratus

    Doratus Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    I'm just curious why you want to get rid of them before you know what they are?
     
    Doratus, Jan 26, 2011
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  6. Steve Goldsmith

    Steve Goldsmith Fire Shrimp

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    there are some species that are bad (I think they're a bristle worm) and eat snails and crabs. I took a 6 incher out of the rockwork last night and freaked out. it was a eunicid worm. took him out and flushed it while he was retreating to it's rock...
     
    Steve Goldsmith, Jan 26, 2011
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