Just started hobby. ID help needed

[reefmaster89]

Hello all. I just purchased my first live rock yesterday. I found several hitchhikers already, but could really use some ID help. Let me start with the most intriguing find. Among a piece that has lots of worm or snail tubes (some appear occupied), I found this guy hiding in a crevice. I'm also wondering if these tube are beneficial or if I just started my tank out with an infestation. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[reefmaster89]

Also, snails. There are a few of these guys. Good or bad?

 

[fishguy242]

Welcome to the reef...
sorry ,but yes vermetid snails "tubes", manjano nems , both unwanted and invasive ,sorry...

 

[fishface NJ]

agreed with @fishguy242

 

[reefmaster89]

Welcome to the reef...
sorry ,but yes vermetid snails "tubes", manjano nems , both unwanted and invasive ,sorry...

Thanks! That's what I though, but wanted another set of eyes to review it! Appreciate the feedback. I pulled that piece of live rock from the tank (it was only .5" x 8". I'm thinking of boiling it on the stove and then putting it back in the tank. What are your thoughts on this? I thought maybe the unoccupied tubes would provide a shelter for the pods I've seen swimming around the other rock. Also, the above snail, good or bad?

 

[livinlifeinBKK]

Thanks! That's what I though, but wanted another set of eyes to review it! Appreciate the feedback. I pulled that piece of live rock from the tank (it was only .5" x 8". I'm thinking of boiling it on the stove and then putting it back in the tank. What are your thoughts on this? I thought maybe the unoccupied tubes would provide a shelter for the pods I've seen swimming around the other rock. Also, the above snail, good or bad?

Boiling live rock isnt a good idea...there are many better ways to sterilize it. Personally, id just put it in hydrogen peroxide and let it soak. Others would use bleach or other alternatives.

 

[fishface NJ]

Never boil rock in the house or outside. You just don’t know what was on the rock. The fumes could kill you and your family

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

Also, snails. There are a few of these guys. Good or bad?

Yeah, don't boil rocks - that's an unfortunately effective way to aerosolize toxins on the rocks and poison yourself.

The snails are keepers.