Fire Worm?

[JCM]

I have a few of these in my tank. They look different from the normal bristle worms (which I also have in the tank). Is it a different bristle worm? Fire worm? They've shown no interest in my corals or anything so they're fine, just curious.

 

[JCM]

Answering my own question after a minute of research. I believe it's Hermodice carunculata (bearded fire worm). Seems they are rather carnivorous, guess I need to start removing them when I see them.

 

[JCM]

or possibly Eurythoe complanata?

 

[SaltyT]

That's definitely a fireworm. They will eat your corals so good call on removing any that you see, but be careful their sting is painful.

 

[attiland]

+1 for fire worm and remove it

 

[JCM]

Thanks for confirmation! I haven't seen them touch any corals but I've plucked two out just to be safe.

 

[Ricksreeefs]

The only way to really know is to eat it