Worm ID

TritonsGarden · Mar 30, 2009

Anyone know what kind of worm this is?

Jack

The Nomad · Mar 30, 2009

Sea apple. I'll edit when I find a link.
edit- Actually a cucumber? Not sure what the difference is.
Vid-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSxMbZM9slA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_luBNj2VRKk

Viva'sReef · Mar 30, 2009

I thought it was a type of anemone or maybe a worm. I have about 5 of them around my tank. I used to have a ton, but I kalk blasted most of them. Now they are starting to multiply again.

The Nomad · Mar 30, 2009

Does it feed like those in the vids?

TritonsGarden · Mar 31, 2009

Yes that's exactly what it does. It's neat but I hope it doesn't multiply.

Thanks!
Jack

Viva'sReef · Mar 31, 2009

I know you guys posted that its a cuke but, the ones I have dont actually move around the tank. They are always in the same holes in my tank. Wouldnt a Cuke, or apple move around the tank?

The Nomad · Mar 31, 2009

Viva'sReef said:
I know you guys posted that its a cuke but, the ones I have dont actually move around the tank. They are always in the same holes in my tank. Wouldnt a Cuke, or apple move around the tank?

The Nomad said:
Does it feed like those in the vids?

:bigsmile:

Hypertek99 · Mar 31, 2009

I'm sure there are cukes and apples out there that don't move around?

TritonsGarden · Mar 31, 2009

He's only been in the tank for 2 weeks. I haven't seen it move yet.

Not sure but it may be a synaptid sea cucumber. It looks like the middle picture in the 4th row here.

http://www.wildsingapore.com/wildfacts/echinodermata/holothuroidea/synsponge1.htm

Jack