Need help identifying worms.

[steven.morris333]

Any help with id and if I should remove or leave in the tank would be appreciated. New 29 gallon tank with live rock and sand. Once established I plan to have snails, crabs, shrimp, 2 clowns, lawnmower, engineer goby, a pajama cardinal with soft corals. I've noticed 2 different kinds of worms a snail and a small green starfish. I have only been able to get pictures of the worms. I'm assuming they came from the live rock.

 

[smh254]

Bristleworm he's ok will sift your sand

 

[todda5914]

Looks like bristle worms. Normal to find on live rock. They help to clean uneaten food. Not normally considered a pest, unless you over feed your tank.

 

[TheEngineer]

Welcome to R2R!

I agree, bristle worm.

 

[steven.morris333]

Thanks for the info. I figured they were bristles. I have heard they will eat on some coral which is why I figured I'd ask if I should remove or not.

 

[TheEngineer]

They are scavengers so you shouldn't find them eating anything that isn't already dead or close to it.