What creature is this?

[Reef Pets]

I was cleaning one of the tanks today and saw this amazing looking creature. My wife has seen is a couple of times but for me this was the first. Its probably something common but I have no idea what it might be. Its very vibrant in color and nearly 2 inches long. Anyone know what it might be. It looks just like a centipede.

 

[scuzy]

Looks like some sort of bristle worm

 

[reefjunky24]

From the pictures i pullled up online it looks just like the centipedes they have different colors but the same look to them, i would venture to say centipede as well

 

[Reef Fever]

i would say some type of fireworm...fireworms can come in many different colors. It doesnt look like Hermodice carunculata so its okay to stay


Edit:still dont touch it with your bare hands though lol


http://reefguide.org/chloeiafusca.html

 

[Hudzon]

I agree it looks like some kind of bristle worm, but those colors scare me a bit, take a look through here and see if you can match it up.
Worm Hitch Hikers

 

[Dixie_reefer]

I vote fireworm

 

[bct15]

I seen one that looks exactly like that on a show called wild deep on animal planet, they called it a fireworm.

 

[Reef Pets]

Thanks guys. I looked up some photos of fireworms and tha'ts certainly what it is. Thanks

 

[Reef Fever]

so i win some frags for the I.D right?

 

[Reef Pets]

Sure, you cover shipping and ill cover the frag or an additional frag to an order. Fair?

 

[User Name]

Looks like Choeia fusca to me.

 

[scuzy]

Nasty looking critter

 

[Reef Fever]

Sure, you cover shipping and ill cover the frag or an additional frag to an order. Fair?

Oh i was just joking! no need for that! just glad to help a fellow reefer out