Is this good or bad

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  1. nept2n

    nept2n Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Hi all I need to ID this in the pick. I found this inside my skimmer pump as I was cleaning it today. Is it good or is it bad. If there is one will there be likely more?
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  3. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Your pic isn't real clear, but it appears to be a bristleworm, which is an excellent addition to your cleanup crew.

    And yes, for every one you see, there's probably a hundred more.
     
  4. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    Usually harmless I dont let them survive in my tank however
     
  5. nept2n

    nept2n Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Thank you for the info. Here are two more pics. I hope these are better[​IMG][​IMG]
     
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    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Yes to Bristleworms, I would keep them.
     
  7. PatW

    PatW Plankton

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    A bristle worm. Some people think they are the spawn of perdition. I think it is because the are creepy looking. Others regard them as just part of the CUC. I understand that banded coral shrimp will eat them along with other things.
     
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  9. QuackAddict

    QuackAddict Astrea Snail

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    As everyone stated they are part of the CUC, i think they are creepy as heck haha but they are beneficial!