Black worms eating corals?

Cxyote · Dec 23, 2018

Hey guys and gals,

My buddy texted me earlier saying he has these black worms that hitchhiked off of a piece of live rock he added a few months ago. I have been scoping the web looking for a ID for the last couple hours to no results. Wondering if one of you could help me identify it for we can figure out a possible way to wipe them out.

Thanks,
Matt

Cxyote · Dec 23, 2018

Not sure how to edit post on app, but they range in size, the biggest being the size of a quarter to half dollar. They’re eating his corals and causing hit tank to go downhill.

reef lover · Dec 23, 2018

Can we get a pic out of tank in water and both sides of the critter? Please

Cxyote · Dec 23, 2018

reef lover said:
Can we get a pic out of tank in water and both sides of the critter? Please

He’s going to go do that, I should have a pic in about 10 minutes, thank you!

Cxyote · Dec 23, 2018

reef lover said:
Can we get a pic out of tank in water and both sides of the critter? Please

Reefin Ryan · Dec 23, 2018

looks like baby black sea hares to me because of the little horn like thing on top of their head. never seen them so small so i am not sure but thats what it looks like to me

Cxyote · Dec 23, 2018

Reefin Ryan said:
looks like baby black sea hares to me because of the little horn like thing on top of their head. never seen them so small so i am not sure but thats what it looks like to me

I’m thinking they might be elephant slugs and it’s a coincidence that the coral was dying and they possibly cleaned off the dead flesh? The only thing is he hasn’t seen them expose a shell. I’m going to try to stop by his house in a few to get a better look at them.

Reefin Ryan · Dec 23, 2018

Good call, could be elephant slugs for sure. Should be reef safe-ish either way from what I was reading. Keep us updated I'm definately curious

Cxyote · Dec 23, 2018

They look to be eating corals, not sure what they are, they seem to multiplying by splitting off of each other.

Cxyote · Dec 23, 2018

Cxyote said:
They look to be eating corals, not sure what they are, they seem to multiplying by splitting off of each other.

reef lover · Dec 23, 2018

Strange doesnt quite look like a scutus...
@KJ
#reefsquad

Lovemyreef2015 · Dec 23, 2018

Looks like a Scutus

reef lover · Dec 23, 2018

Doesnt look quite fleshy enough...

Cxyote · Dec 23, 2018

Yeah I’m at a loss

KJ · Dec 24, 2018

Scutus sp.
https://www.google.com/search?q=Scu...ved=0ahUKEwiFw5a_s7jfAhUjWN8KHZD7CYEQ_AUIECgD

reef lover · Dec 24, 2018

Idk...you guys are the pros...but ive seen alot of scutus and they just dont look quite right...‍

KJ · Dec 24, 2018

reef lover said:
Idk...you guys are the pros...but ive seen alot of scutus and they just dont look quite right...‍

I get confuse too.;Bookworm

KJ · Dec 24, 2018

reef lover said:
.you guys are the pros

No only hobbyist

reef lover · Dec 24, 2018

KJ said:
No only hobbyist

Dont be modest ...

KJ · Dec 24, 2018

reef lover said:
Dont be modest ...

We just love this hobby and very much enjoy helping each other with the ID`S of strange animals, they are so cool! Every day there are new discoveries of marine life.
I thank you for the compliments but there are still so much that I don`t know yet! Mother nature is awesome!Thanks to you and @Lovemyreef2015 for the ID`s on the hitch hikers , i know myself sometimes the research on this hobby can be difficult and lead to many hours online! I have had such a heavy work schedule lately , I haven`t had much time so sorry for my absence but you guys are doing an amazing job on ID`s, I really appreciate that.