What is it

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by scenario1313, Jul 23, 2008.

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  1. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    I just saw this crawling on the side glass of my tank and this is the best pic I can get. Super small head and long body.
     

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  3. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Wow, tried to figure it out and failed. I would get it out of there now (until you figure it out). You have a clear shot at it.
     
  4. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    what wonderful crazy things you can see. I have it trapped for now. it is some kind of worm I think
     
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    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Yeah.....my amazement grows daily. Keep appreciating the little things!!
     
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    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    does anyone think think this may be a parasite
     
  7. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    I forget the name of it, but its not good. If its the same one that Im thinking about, they can grow as big as 6' long and become a real P.I.T.A. and consume some corals. Luna
     
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  9. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Luna,

    I think you're thinking of a Eunicid worm.

    This one is a nemertean worm (sometimes called a ribbon worm) or an echiura worm. If it was completely smooth it's a nemertean.....if segmented, it's an echiura.'
     
  10. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    arent ribbon worms jsut as bad?
     
  11. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Big ones aren't very nice tank mates. Dr. Shimek doesn't like them in reef tanks when they are larger either.

    They have never bothered my corals though. I don't trust large eunicid worms at all because they are so fast that they can nab passing fish and they also eat soft corals.

    Steve's eunicid worm was my favorite though. Oregonreef.com
     
  12. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Thats the one I was thinking about, Eunicid worm. Luna