Worms ID

[Backtolifemassage]

Hi can anyone identify this worm. It was in the sand bed. This one isn’t alone. I need to know what to do. Thanks in advance.

 

[Eagle_Steve]

On phone but looks like a normal bristleworm. Great part of a clean up crew for the tank.

 

[Gtinnel]

I agree that it looks like a normal bristleworm. It’s a good part of you CUC, although some people hate them.

 

[Backtolifemassage]

Oh cool! I’ll leave them be

 

[Backtolifemassage]

I agree that it looks like a normal bristleworm. It’s a good part of you CUC, although some people hate them.

It has legs like a millipede

 

[Eagle_Steve]

It has legs like a millipede

Yup. Think of them like this. Good for a tank, as they eat any left over bits of food. They will also regulate their population based on available food. So if you see a ton, maybe cut back on the amount you feed. If you see a few, all good. We all know fish never eat everything you put in lol.

Also, do not touch them with your hands. Even heavily calloused hands like mine, the "bristles" will stick in the skin and they are are a tad bit annoying/burn a little.

 

[Backtolifemassage]

Yup. Think of them like this. Good for a tank, as they eat any left over bits of food. They will also regulate their population based on available food. So if you see a ton, maybe cut back on the amount you feed. If you see a few, all good. We all know fish never eat everything you put in lol.

Also, do not touch them with your hands. Even heavily calloused hands like mine, the "bristles" will stick in the skin and they are are a tad bit annoying/burn a little.

good to know. I won’t pick it up again. I found 2 so hopefully that’s good enough. Thank you everyone