ID on this worm?

[Dolphins18]

Found this worm in my tank. Never seen one like it before. It’s clear with translucent speckles that glow under light. Everything in the tank was either dry or came from my other tank of 20+ years. Kind of surprised I’ve never seen this thing before. It’s pretty scary, it’s mouth looks like a demigorgon from stranger things.
thanks!

 

[Dolphins18]

Better photo of the “mouth”


thought it may be a peanut worm but I’ve never seen one like this.
Maybe a Vermetid out of its shell?

 

[stanleo]

Spaghetti worm maybe but I am not sure

 

[messytank]

baby bobbit worm? UGH! if it is.. immediate removal!!!! BURN IT!

 

[Dolphins18]

The worm lacks any resemblance of a bristle worm. It’s body is completely flat with internal things that glisten. The worm came from a tank that hasn’t had anything added in over 5 years, the tank itself is 25+ years, the fact I never noticed it in there is surprising and makes me think there aren’t many. I thought about plucking it for a few and didn’t. If I didn’t see it for 25 years it’ll probably we a while til I have the chance again

 

[Thespammailaccount]

The worm lacks any resemblance of a bristle worm. It’s body is completely flat with internal things that glisten. The worm came from a tank that hasn’t had anything added in over 5 years, the tank itself is 25+ years, the fact I never noticed it in there is surprising and makes me think there aren’t many. I thought about plucking it for a few and didn’t. If I didn’t see it for 25 years it’ll probably we a while til I have the chance again

They eat fish unless you don’t have anything too small should be ok? The can get massive 5 feet long +

 

[matttaylor1976]

It doesn't look like a bobbit worm. Looks more like a medusa worm, or some other type of cucumber.

 

[messytank]

It doesn't look like a bobbit worm. Looks more like a medusa worm, or some other type of cucumber.

Probably correct on that.. but anything that looks like a demigorgon in my reef tank is instant removal.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Its a hydroid. They filter feed and are capable of stinging nearby coral , but not a sting like an aptasia. Preventing food from reaching them will starve them and rid of them. You can also place a dab of super glue gel over their opening .

 

[messytank]

Its a hydroid. They filter feed and are capable of stinging nearby coral , but not a sting like an aptasia. Preventing food from reaching them will starve them and rid of them. You can also place a dab of super glue gel over their opening .

It's a moving worm. Where's the hydroid?

 

[Dolphins18]

He was flying all over the tank this morning when I turned the pumps on lol. I left flow off all night and that’s probably what brought him out.
Not sure it was a hydroid, it was pretty thicc
Looks similar to a Medusa worm, odd coloration though.

 

[samnaz]

Medusa worm

 

[Dolphins18]

Should of got that ****** out, can’t they crash tanks if they die?
It’s in a predator tank...

 

[KJ]

Medusa worm

Agree.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Oh lordy. . . Im looking at the wrong thing- Medusa yes and this worm is reef safe.
The Medusa Worm is actually a type of sea cucumber in which their skin is made up of sticky skin cells that allow it to stick to most surfaces. Medusa Worms are tan or green in color and are beneficial tank mates who help keep things clean and are particle feeders that do not require special feeding.
Caution should be exercised when housing Medusa Worms as they can secrete a deadly toxin if stressed out or injured and they are fast growers and can grow quite large.

 

[Mr_Knightley]

100% Medusa worm, harmless filter feeding worm that some people pay big bucks for! Very lucky hitchhiker indeed.

 

[Mr_Knightley]

Oh lordy. . . Im looking at the wrong thing- Medusa yes and this worm is reef safe.
The Medusa Worm is actually a type of sea cucumber in which their skin is made up of sticky skin cells that allow it to stick to most surfaces. Medusa Worms are tan or green in color and are beneficial tank mates who help keep things clean and are particle feeders that do not require special feeding.
Caution should be exercised when housing Medusa Worms as they can secrete a deadly toxin if stressed out or injured and they are fast growers and can grow quite large.

Cool, I never knew they were cucumbers lol I learn something new every day.

 

[Dolphins18]

I am pretty worried at the moment as 30 red bubble tips are about to into that tank. Can someone explain more about this toxin that can be released. The worms previous home was a very peaceful aquarium, this is not. Being in a Predator tank it’s probably just a matter of time until something happens. There are fish in there I do not want to lose and quite a few bubble tips already.

 

[Reefing_addiction]

They eat fish unless you don’t have anything too small should be ok? The can get massive 5 feet long +

Dude that was creepy

 

[Dolphins18]

To be honest about a week ago I remember something that looked really weird stuck to the glass.... I read they grow fast but wow. The pic was one week ago.


same little demigorgon looking mouth..