parasites?

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  1. Rulu25

    Rulu25 Spaghetti Worm

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    I noticed to a bunch of small red/white worms living under some of my rocks. They were eating excess food that had fallen aside. I was just wondering what these little buggers were and if they were harmful (possibly parasites?), I tried to get a picture but couldn't.
     
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Sound like bristle worms, a part of your clean up crew. Generally not a problem.
     
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  3. nightster

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    If it looks like this, then its a bristleworm.
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  4. Rulu25

    Rulu25 Spaghetti Worm

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    Yeah that's them. Awesome, thanks guys.
     
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