ID on live rock?

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by Swifty1189, Dec 18, 2008.

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  1. Swifty1189

    Swifty1189 Bristle Worm

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    I have a quite a bit of wormlike creatures on my live rock that look to produce somewhat of a cobweb to the rock. ( Maybe to catch food? ) Im sure they just might be harmless filter feeders so I have some pics if you guys could tell me what this is. Like i sad their are a number of them in my tank and i want to know if they can become a nuisance if they spread. Also on my live rock what is that coloration on it?
     

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  3. suckafish

    suckafish Montipora Capricornis

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    didnt see the "worms" you were talking about. but as for the coloration dont worry about it. its just corelnia
     
  4. 10acrewoods

    10acrewoods Fire Goby

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    i know what you are talking about they look like piles of dog poop and send out strings in the tank. they are harmless just wish i know the name sorry
     
  5. nallender

    nallender Astrea Snail

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    I believe they are Spaghetti worms terebellid polychaete.. mine do the same when I stir up the substrate..

    they are great members of a CUC and sift through your substrate..
     
  6. Swifty1189

    Swifty1189 Bristle Worm

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    yah there curled at the bottom haha like this picture at the bottom! yeah i figured they were harmless. The form somewhat of a cob web but your right usually around feeding you can see the string waving in flow of the water. Thanks!
     

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    10acrewoods Fire Goby

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    I hear they can sometimes clog intakes so check your lines once in a while.
     
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  10. Swifty1189

    Swifty1189 Bristle Worm

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    That look like it inwall.. just 100 times bigger then the ones in my tank. thanks for the id
     
  11. nallender

    nallender Astrea Snail

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    kFAMOUSK Skunk Shrimp

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    vermetid snail they can irritate ur coral if ther web is hitting it so ive heard