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Without seeing its head it's hard to say, based off the size bobbit worm is a likely culprit.
Without seeing its head it's hard to say, based off the size bobbit worm is a likely culprit.
Thank you. I'll try to get a photo of its head this weekend. I've seen it twice so far in about 6 months. It seems to be very cautious and comes out after 1am at night. We've noticed some corals have been eaten (not sure if it's the worm or possibly a crab).
What's the best way to catch something like that? I tried putting in a 3/4 inch 2 foot long PVC pipe with a shrimp attached to the end cap. So far no luck. Do Bobbit worms all live in the sand or do they burrow into the rock work as well? Both times I've seen it was when it was crawling over and out of the rocks. It was in the rock structure to the left the first time and it seems to have moved to the center this last time.
What's the best way to catch something like that? I tried putting in a 3/4 inch 2 foot long PVC pipe with a shrimp attached to the end cap. So far no luck. Do Bobbit worms all live in the sand or do they burrow into the rock work as well? Both times I've seen it was when it was crawling over and out of the rocks. It was in the rock structure to the left the first time and it seems to have moved to the center this last time.
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You can try nylon stockings, alot of times PVC doesn't work because it doesn't really trap them. You need something they'll get entangled in.
What's the best way to get it out of the rock? Do I need to smash the rock or maybe pour something like hydrogen peroxide into the hole? How much caution do I need to use when extracting the worm (e.g. do I need to worry about it snapping at me?)
I was lucky, I put the rock in my sink and a few min later the worm came out. It happened 2 times for the 2 bobbit worms I had. For the fireworms they got cocky and came out during the day to feed on my most expensive zoas. I used a pair of hemostats to grab them.
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If you find out it is a bobbit worm let me know cause I will take it or buyI'm curious to know what this is - the worm is long, at least 12-16". I didn't get a shot of its head and never saw its tail.
