What on Earth is this worm?!?

Drew1600 · Dec 12, 2021

Noticed not quite a week ago, can't ever seem to catch him. Haven't seen in 24-48 hrs so could have been CUC snack but... Thank you!!!

Drew1600 · Dec 13, 2021

Would anyone be able to positively id as a baby Eunice worm?? If so, is there anything I can do, or look out for along the way.. Thank you all so much.!

Drew1600 · Dec 13, 2021

It is also worth noting: this is a Fluval Evo 13.5 - home to a clown pair, bta, half a dozen snails (mostly turbo's) & a pincushion urchin, and a red brittle star (no not permanent just temp clean up, moving larger inverts to 55g in a month or two). I do believe I've seen a small bristleworm as well.. is it possible for them to be transported by anenomes..?

Hermie · Dec 13, 2021

you should see what comes out of my tank at night :X

Drew1600 · Dec 13, 2021

Indeed Hermie - I have noticed a few small bristleworms the past 2 nights (going to begin erradication tmrw) but no sign of the other worm yet... what's the best way to deal w these critters? Pantyhose/rock + food.?

Drew1600 · Dec 13, 2021

Hermie - are your reef inhabitants unbothered by these pests..??

Hermie · Dec 13, 2021

Drew1600 said:
Indeed Hermie - I have noticed a few small bristleworms the past 2 nights (going to begin erradication tmrw) but no sign of the other worm yet... what's the best way to deal w these critters? Pantyhose/rock + food.?

Drew1600 said:
Hermie - are your reef inhabitants unbothered by these pests..??

bristleworms are generally good for a tank since they are detritivores but if the population becomes too large you might have problems, in which case trapping them and removing would be a solution.

There isn't really a way to totally remove them once in your tank either. It's basically population control.