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04-05-2006, 08:04 PM
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| | Flamingo Tongue
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rensselaer, Indiana
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 |  Worms, worms, and more worms
I went out and got my first mushroom the other day and as much as I didnt want to have to ask, I have to. I have spent 3 days trying to find this worm id and am stumped. If you would give it a try would very much appreciate it. If you look at the bottom side of the mushroom, you will see 3 or 4 of them. I will get another picture in here as soon as i can resize it with many more. Aslo i see when i look at this picture after downloading it is bubble algae (Ventricaria) Two on this rock but thank goodness they will be easy to remove. I would have to say i have seen as many as 20 worms sticking out of this one little rock. one time as many as 5 out of one hole. Thank you for your time. 
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04-05-2006, 08:07 PM
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| | 3reef Sponsor
Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brookfield, IL Age: 33
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They look like baby brittle stars _________ Your #1 Source for Fauna Marin, GHL/Profilux, ZEOvit & Hagen Products!
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04-05-2006, 08:54 PM
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| | Flamingo Tongue
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Really, how will they ever get out of this rock? My first thought was the same but I didnt think it was possible. I mean, i see up to 15 differnt spots with what i will now call legs, sticking out. It would account for the time I saw as many as 5 coming out of 1 small hole. There must be a city of them in that tiny rock. 
Dumb question.......Will they just die in the rock. The rock doesnt look porous enough for the little guys to get out if that is what they are. Should I break the rock or leave it alone. What a rookie huh? Thanks for your time.
here is another pic. From the bubble algea look at 1:00, there are 3. At 9:00 there are 3. At 5:00 there are 2.  | |
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04-06-2006, 01:48 AM
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| | Scooter Blennie
Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 26
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I dont think they are worms. I have them as well and they really look like stars to me sticking their legs out of small holes. They stick out two legs and start stretching them to find food. That is their home, dont break the rock. I dont know the species of star fish, but my guess is that they are harmless as I have a rock with atleast 10 and all they do is stretch their arms and graze the nearby rock.
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04-06-2006, 09:26 AM
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| | Stylophora
Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Montreal, QC,Quebec Age: 29
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Yep. I have a couple to.. Actually i caught one. (I was really curious). They are in the brittle star fammily for sure.
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04-06-2006, 04:08 PM
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| | Flamingo Tongue
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rensselaer, Indiana
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Thanks for putting my mind at ease. | |
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04-07-2006, 04:43 AM
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| | Astrea Snail
Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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And if you get really bored, you can tease them. Put a little piece of raw seafood on a stick, and hold it outside a hole, and see what little treasures crawl out. I have a bunch of red and white brittles, and 2 green and white, and a boat load of white ones that hang out in the gravel/sand.
Enjoy your little treasures!
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04-07-2006, 09:20 PM
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| | Flamingo Tongue
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rensselaer, Indiana
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Thank Wendy, karma for a great idea.... | |
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04-08-2006, 05:17 PM
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| | Flamingo Tongue
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rensselaer, Indiana
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Well Wendy, I did just what you said and you guys all were right. I got one to come completly out. Cute litte buggers, must be about 15 to 20 of them. Well leave them be. Is good to know there are so many people out there that can answer such obscure questions. Thanks Vamp, Rickzter, M_lacom and Wendy. | |
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