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[djs4him]

Found this guy crawling around my GSP. Any ideas? Friend or foe?

 

[ChiCity]

bristleworm…
they’re a part of the natural cuc

 

[djs4him]

One of these photos might be in better focus.

 

[WheatToast]

bristleworm…
they’re a part of the natural cuc

+1, common bristleworm. Avoid touching them since the bristles will painfully break off in your skin.

 

[vetteguy53081]

While not welcomed in my tanks due to potential growth sizes, theyy do eat ueaten fod and detritus which is beneficial