Spaghetti worm??

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  1. califjewls

    califjewls Astrea Snail

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    I found this roaming around my reef last night for the first time and he has a friend too..first is it a spaghetti worm and second are they okay in a reef?

    Thank you in advance! :)
     

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  2. Annie3410

    Annie3410 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    yes, and yes!
     
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  3. grubbsj

    grubbsj Gigas Clam

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    Agreed, and while they are safe and helpful in the removal of excess organic material on the rocks and substrate...my wife will do all she can to remove them from the tank...
     
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  4. califjewls

    califjewls Astrea Snail

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    Thank you guys!
    It caught me off guard last night, since I am new to reefing I haven't seen all the critters that appear when the lights go out.. learn something new everyday! :)
     
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  5. Vkkesu

    Vkkesu Spaghetti Worm

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    Last night we were on a night dive (sitting with a flashlight in front of the dark tank) checking out some of the nightlife.

    WOW! My life sounds so exciting !
     
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  6. lisafromnochas

    lisafromnochas Fire Worm

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    "Last night we were on a night dive (sitting with a flashlight in front of the dark tank) checking out some of the nightlife.

    WOW! My life sounds so exciting !     "

    :laughings too funny. we do the same.. have not found a spagetti worm yet.
     
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  7. califjewls

    califjewls Astrea Snail

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    Hey we have the same night life! lol ;D
     
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  8. convict3

    convict3 Astrea Snail

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    Family:
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    Common Name and/or Length:
    Spaghetti worm

    Scientific Name:
    Terebellinae

    Collection Locality and Date:
    Forster, New South Wales, 2003

    Collection Substrate and/or Depth:
    small sandy tubes from rock, 12m
     
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