Is this a harmless bristle worm?

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by Jctse, Apr 26, 2012.

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  1. Jctse

    Jctse Astrea Snail

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    Should I catch and destroy or leave and let be? Thanks.

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    Jctse, Apr 26, 2012
    Jctse, Apr 26, 2012
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  2. Renee@LionfishLair

    Renee@LionfishLair 3reef Sponsor

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    Leave it.
     
    Renee@LionfishLair, Apr 26, 2012
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  3. PghSteeler

    PghSteeler Tassled File Fish

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    I got the same looking guy in my tank, no harm done just eats leftovers that make their way into the rockwork. When I asked about them some people said they sometimes harm coral if they try to live underneath them but the overall consensus was to leave it be
     
    PghSteeler, Apr 26, 2012
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  4. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Good guys, unless you touch them. :)
     
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  5. rsjakp

    rsjakp Bristle Worm

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    great detrivore cleaners
     
    rsjakp, Apr 26, 2012
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  6. Rawdogz

    Rawdogz Torch Coral

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    +1 agreed
     
    Rawdogz, Apr 26, 2012
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  7. IvIountainman

    IvIountainman Spaghetti Worm

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    What he said. best to always wear gloves when moving rocks.
     
    IvIountainman, Apr 27, 2012
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