Fireworm ??? Or something else?

[Bellamy803]

Worm identification pleaseeeeee!

 

[SHNICI]

Worm identification pleaseeeeee!

it look like fireworm, but I'm still not 100% sure, because of the color on the body. But there exist some variations (for fireworm and bristleworm) so I can't confirm. If it's Bristle isn't that bad, just stay away from the bristles, if it's fireworm you know.., isn't good to have it.
I'll play safe than sorry and will not put it in my system.

 

[Bellamy803]

it look like fireworm, but I'm still not 100% sure, because of the color on the body. But there exist some variations (for fireworm and bristleworm) so I can't confirm. If it's Bristle isn't that bad, just stay away from the bristles, if it's fireworm you know.., isn't good to have it.
I'll play safe than sorry and will not put it in my system.

I have some bristle worms. They are easier to identify. But this red/orange hairy ones have me leaning towards fireworm. And in my case I’ve removed two like this so far.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Bearded fireworm. What makes it confusing is the fireworm is a bristleworm but they have short tufts of white and red bristles and various colored bodies in pink, grey, green and red. While you have it out - leave it out and flush.
Arrow crabs and pufferfish will rid of them for you. Dont handle them in any manner as theyr feathers are like fiberglass !!