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[JayM]

I’m completely new to this type of critter. I’m thinking bristle worm, but really have no idea. I just dosed Prazi Pro for a probable case of flukes and it crawled out of a hole in a rock full of GSP about 30 minutes later. I purchased the rock with the GSP colony on it about a month ago and have never seen the creature previous to now.

It’s probably close to 2 inches in length.

Should I remove it if possible?

 

[Stealthreefer]

bristle worm, good cleanup crew

 

[IKD]

Agree, common bristleworm.

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

I’m completely new to this type of critter. I’m thinking bristle worm, but really have no idea. I just dosed Prazi Pro for a probable case of flukes and it crawled out of a hole in a rock full of GSP about 30 minutes later. I purchased the rock with the GSP colony on it about a month ago and have never seen the creature previous to now.

It’s probably close to 2 inches in length.

Should I remove it if possible?

Bristleworm, completely harmless to the reef tank, not so much for you. They're good Detritus eaters however I wouldn't recommend touching them as they're covered in irritating/venomous hair

 

[Pickle_soup]

I agree, but they can get out of hand. Do not touch them with bare hands, and don't put them in your kids' cereal as a prank. They hurt.

 

[JayM]

The wife said “OH MY GOD! WHAT IS THAT? KILL IT!”.

I’m kinda hoping that it survives the Prazi if they’re good to have.

 

[PeterEde]

Don't touch it. Don't lift rocks with bate hands. No doubt one will get you one day

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Don't touch it. Don't lift rocks with bate hands. No doubt one will get you one day

Some people have a mild reaction, or none at all...

 

[JayM]

Some people have a mild reaction, or none at all...

I certainly won’t grab one on purpose, but considering that I’ve made a living with my hands for nearly 4 decades, I’m not entirely sure that it would bother me much if I did.