Worm with a head?

[Slawman]

I found this guy in a sarcophyton that was going bad. Was he taking advantage of a dying coral or was he contributing?
Looks like a stubby bristleworm with a head. The head has pincers.

 

[fishguy242]

hi does not look friendly ,wait for expert advice happy reefing

 

[mtdaly85]

That doesn't look like your traditional bristleworm. Very interested in what others have to say.

 

[fishguy242]

hi @KJ another one for you

 

[Slawman]

I have not seen anything like this worm over many years. The coral in question has been withdrawn for well over two months in contrast to other corals flourishing in the tank. I cannot think of any clear reason for the corals demise.

 

[James M]

Looks like a bristle worm.

 

[Daddy-o]

Looks like a Pile Worm?

 

[KJ]

I have not seen anything like this worm. ;Bookworm

 

[fishguy242]

when in doubt take it out

 

[KJ]

@flsalty

 

[flsalty]

I can't find anything like that either. I would err on the side of removal.

 

[Saybng]

Is it a nightcrawler?

 

[Saybng]

Sorry meant bloodworm.

 

[Slawman]

Yes, it is gone......

 

[Gareth elliott]

Type of clam worm maybe?

NEMESIS Database Species Summary

The Marine Invasions Research Lab at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) studies the invasion of Chesapeake Bay and other areas by nonindigenous species. Research projects include the Nonindigenous Species Database and the National Ballast Water Information Clearinghouse.

invasions.si.edu

 

[Wampatom]

The picture is not detailed enough to differentiate from bristle worms in my tank. I have long suspected they are taking bites from my sarcophyton.