what th *#@* is THIS???

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  1. ReefSparky

    ReefSparky Super Moderator

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    I've seen these before. I apologize I don't recall what they're called. I googled images for nudibranches and sea slugs, and it doesn't seem to be either.

    I'm pretty sure that whatever it is, it's no cause for immediate alarm or killing. Maybe come daybreak someone can back me up on this.
     
    ReefSparky, Jul 28, 2008
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  2. ssgheislerswife

    ssgheislerswife Ritteri Anemone

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    Someone who's not a bristleworm and who hasn't been hitting the bottle...
     
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  3. amcarrig

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    Looks like a flatworm to me, not a nudibranch. I'd remove it asap since you don't know what it eats (could be corals).
     
    amcarrig, Jul 29, 2008
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  4. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    I agree, nudibranches usually have appendages or segments, antennae, this appears to be some sort of worm. I would remove it, if you don't know what it is, then take it out, better safe then sorry.
     
    GuitarMan89, Jul 29, 2008
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  5. Iraf

    Iraf Snowflake Eel

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    if it moves and you don't know what it is then it's time for cryogenic experiments to progress MUAHAHAHA
     
    Iraf, Jul 29, 2008
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  6. Kas

    Kas Bristle Worm

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    Kas, Jul 29, 2008
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  7. ReefSparky

    ReefSparky Super Moderator

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    Kas, great link!! Thanks so much!! Karma to you.
     
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  8. Bogie

    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    Well, if you do decide to leave it in your tank, name him Karl.
    I'm leaning more towards it being some kind of nudi rather than a flatworm.
    I just didn't think flatworms got that big, but I may be wrong.
    Plus, if it was a flatworm, wouldn't there typically be more than just one?
     
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  9. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    :lol: Karl the Flatworm aye? I like it.

    There are a whoooole lot of different species of flatworm, some of which get huge.

    marine flatworms - Google Image Search
     
    amcarrig, Jul 30, 2008
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  10. pagojoe

    pagojoe Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    pagojoe, Jul 30, 2008
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