bristtile worm

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  1. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    Dont know how its spelled but think think will trying to clean my tank after my short army vacation (i.e. school) i found a bristle worm in my tank is this him? and should he be removed he was under the rock near my nem when i picked the rock up?

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    sorry for the terrible pic also ( he is right there in the middle)
     
    leighton1245, Mar 14, 2011
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  2. hooch

    hooch Astrea Snail

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    Yeah thats a bristle worm. Personally i would not remove it, they dig through the sand bed and help out with detritus. If you do plan on taking it out be very careful these little guys pack a punch that will leave your hand aching for days.
     
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  3. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    thanks and ill leave him in if he isnt harming anything yet.
     
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Leave it, it is a good one and part of your CUC as mentioned.
     
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