Weird creature...

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  1. hialeahzbg

    hialeahzbg Astrea Snail

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    So last night I was observing my tank up close and i saw some little antennae / tentacles peaking out of one of my live rock. I have not added anything to my tank in months due to the "Great Depression" we are experiencing... I threw in some food and very quickly the creature came out of its hole. It resembles a snail or slug without a shell, dark in color- black or dark green. It is about 2 inches long, (although he did not show his entire self so he may be longer) and about 1/3 inch thick. I tried to take a photo however the thing is very quick to hide with any sudden movement or light. A while back some of my fish and shrimp completely vanished from my tank without a trace and I recently I found my pretty nice sized emerald crab dead and half eaten. Does anyone know what this could be and is it causing my disappearing fish? Thx!!::)
     
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  2. irr0001

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    Stomatella perhaps? Google it and tell me what you think. If it is..they're good guys!
     
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  3. Puffer Chick

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    maybe a mantis if inverts and fish are missing? if you hear clicking at night, its probably a mantis, just a guess though
     
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  4. hialeahzbg

    hialeahzbg Astrea Snail

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    Nope its not that. It is not oval or flat. Its more like a worm or centipede... Very mean looking lol.
     
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  5. hialeahzbg

    hialeahzbg Astrea Snail

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    No clicking :/
     
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    irr0001 Purple Tang

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    Big amphipod? They kind of freaked me out first time I saw one..wasn't 2 inches though..
     
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  7. NeighborTomita

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    That "sounds" like some type of uenicid/polycheate of some sort(not likely a bobbit worm though)....? Are you sure it's not a worm, because snails aren't normally that fast..
     
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  8. hialeahzbg

    hialeahzbg Astrea Snail

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    Just looked through google and it looks like something called bobbit worm? but darker and smoother...
     
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  9. NeighborTomita

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    Lol! We posted at the same time haha. I didn't want to say bobbit worm because of the description, but if it is, they are BAD news for your tank. Get ready for a fight too, they are mean as heck and incredibly crafty creatures. And really hard to catch...:-/
     
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  10. hialeahzbg

    hialeahzbg Astrea Snail

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    Oh dear! :/ How do I get it out?
     
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