ID this strange organism

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  1. Magnett2

    Magnett2 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I saw this worm? in my tank crawling around with its tentacles only and its body facing up. What is is and is it a friend or foe? It was very small and I didnt get a pic so I drew it. Hope it helps
     

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  2. Magnett2

    Magnett2 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    ok I found this picture on someones blog. It looks exactly like this! they didnt know what it was either.
     

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    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
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  4. doylef4i

    doylef4i Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Spaghetti worm?
     
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    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Second images looks like a spaghetti worm to me. Hard to say for sure.
     
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    drew3 Blue Ringed Angel

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    spagetti worm
     
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  7. doylef4i

    doylef4i Bubble Tip Anemone

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    You can say it.I'm right.;D
     
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    Corailline Super Moderator

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    LOL maybe on second image, and probably the first.
    ::)
     
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  9. doylef4i

    doylef4i Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Just kidding.
     
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  10. Magnett2

    Magnett2 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    yeah it does look like a spaghetti worm. On google it looks like some of the images. its just small and clear. So its good?
     
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