Longest Bristle Worm EVER!

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  1. Kristiavi

    Kristiavi Coral Banded Shrimp

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    We bought a rock full of coral today and during our Coral Rx Dip this guy crawled out!! Anybody ever seen a bigger bristle worm then this?? Glad he didnt make it into our tank!


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    Kristiavi, Oct 8, 2011
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  2. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Ah, he's just really skinny. ;) I had one that had to be nearly 8" when it stretched. I never actually measured it though.
     
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  3. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    lol yeah i have 2 in my tank that are about 18" long could probably eat a small bird :p
     
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  4. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    That's crazy. ^
     
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  5. Kristiavi

    Kristiavi Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Yikes! Thats scary! This one wrapped around the tweezer when my husband pick him out and he screamed like a little girl! Funniest thing ever :laughcry:
     
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  6. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    lol the few fish that died in my tank i couldnt ever find i know why :p
     
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  7. norg.

    norg. Kole Tang

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    I saw one that was around 5 ft long on some thread a long time ago. It was about an inch in diameter if I remember correctly. Benefitial, but I dont want to see or touch them. Ever. lol
     
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  8. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    hahahah awesome i can say i would do the same thing if mine got a hold of me i kind of brush around my rocks before i move anything to make sure ;)
     
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  9. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I don't mind the size I had. I think over 2 feet they might begin to bother me. ::)
     
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  10. Reef-a-holic

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    I think this may be the one you're referring to. Below is a link to the page on the "worm incident". If you've never been to his site take a look around...one of the most impressive builds I've ever seen and a very impressive tank. Sadly, I believe this tank suffered a catastrophic crash a while back.

    Oregonreef.com



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