Orange/Clear Worm

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  1. lvnick

    lvnick Astrea Snail

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    Anyone have any idea what this is? It's orange/translucent. It came on some live rock. It seems to be scared of light.
     

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  2. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    bristleworm, that kind is harmless.
     
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  3. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    Yup, definitely bristle worms! Beneficial to some extent, you just don't want an over abundance of them...certain fish and inverts will help to keep them in check along with not overfeeding!
     
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  4. New2Salt

    New2Salt Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    which ones keep them in check? If the live rock in a new setup is infested with them, would you get rid of the rock?
     
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  5. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    IME that kind bores holes in the rocks to make them more porous. I had solid rock in a tank for 3yrs and when I pulled it out, it was extremely porous and full of those worms.
     
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