ID this worm please

[beyer]

Just saw this today and have no idea what it would be. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 

[KJ]

Polychaete Eunice ( Bobbit Worm)

 

[beyer]

Polychaete Eunice ( Bobbit Worm)

Do you happen to know if it's reef friendly? And if not how would I go about removing it?

 

[KJ]

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-04/rs/

 

[KJ]

Do you happen to know if it's reef friendly? And if not how would I go about removing it?

Feeds on detritus, but may be predatory on desirable fauna.

 

[Mikedawg]

Might want to save this in favorites for future reference: https://www.lionfishlair.com/hitchhikers-guide/

 

[KJ]

@Tahoe61

 

[Tahoe61]

It may be a Ribbon Worm. The body looks unsegmented, it moves like one and they typically reside in that type of hole in the rock work. They expand and contract much like Peanut worm. Ribbon worms come in a variety of colors. They are not proven coral eaters.

 

[beyer]

Very helpful guys! Thanks a bunch. I hope it's not a bobbit. They look like they can grow to be nasty!

 

[KJ]

Look like this?

 

[beyer]

Look like this?

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The only look I caught of it was when I filmed it. I haven't seen it since. It was very small so I couldn't tell if it had any legs or if it was smooth.