worm at night

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  1. Chance

    Chance Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Tonight I decided to shine a light on my tank at night. I saw a long worm type thing pull itself out of the sand, and back under my mushroom. It was a few inches long fully extended, and my guess is its living inside or under my mushroom coral. I will attempt to get a picture, but its doubtful. It was long and tubular, not spiny or anything smooth, and it expands and contracts. Only comes out at night.
     
    Chance, Aug 2, 2012
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  2. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Is it translucent/white?
     
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  3. Chance

    Chance Bubble Tip Anemone

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    It looked brownish gray
     
    Chance, Aug 3, 2012
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    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Corailline, Aug 3, 2012
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  5. Chance

    Chance Bubble Tip Anemone

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    It has the behavior of a spoon worm, but it seemed very thick. Are these good or bad?
     
    Chance, Aug 3, 2012
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  6. dskyers

    dskyers Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    I have them too in my tank. Don't seem to do anything to the coral. Looks like it eats stuff off the floor or rock.
     
    dskyers, Aug 3, 2012
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