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    Default id this critter please?

    i know the pics aint the best but am afraid its the best i can do anyone know what this is and should it stay or should it go i found him wandering around this morning and not purchased anything new in months so god knows where it came from...

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    tileman - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    It looks real blurry to me so it's hard to tell. But from the shape of it. Maybe a bristle worm. They are good in a reef as long as they don't get over populated.
    225g Full reef, 300g total Deltec AP702, PF601S, FR509. 18 months old
    65g reef, Euroreef skimmer, 4yrs old

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    I would tend to agree, but a clearer pic would be a big help. If you can get one, we'd love to look again!


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    thanks guys was a bristle worm but did`nt want to take the chance ,as it was making life for my Anemone very uncomfortable so had to flush the guy thanks all the same..

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    seahorsedreams - Reefkeeper Registered User
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    100% a bristleworm...... and where there is one there are many MANY more.
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    Renee

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    True... keep your eyes open for more. Most reefers don't mind them as long as they are relatively small because they are good for keeping your tank clean. How big is too big? Depends on who you ask. I have one in my 20 gallon that is about 4 inches long, and he's okay with me. HTH.


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    lReef lKeeper - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    i have one about 8" in my 125, but i just cant catch him to get him out !! when i do catch him ... he is outta there !!

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    PurpleAardvark - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    If it is red I would say fire worm. Either way don't touch t with your hands.
    Of all the things I have lost, I miss my mind the most.

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    JustDavidP - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Red = Fireworm?

    Which? Hermodice carunculata? Pherecardia striata? Eurythoe complanata?

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