What is this????????

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  1. bbrian189

    bbrian189 Skunk Shrimp

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    I just saw this thing creepin behind my frag rack with all the old food and pods hangin back there... Its probably not bad but I'm just wondering what it is... It looks like there is an even smaller one there now too..
     

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  2. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

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    wow!!! idk
     
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  3. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    mutated longhaired bristle worm. The body looks right and ive seen gray ones but its the hairs that have me wondering...
     
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  4. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Bristle worm was my first thought, too. Those hairs are crazy looking...:eek:
     
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  5. PetMother

    PetMother Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    It's freaky... POKE IT;D
     
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  6. TheSaltwaterGuy

    TheSaltwaterGuy Banned

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    holy crap its ugly XD
     
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  7. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    Thats scary looking!!!!
     
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  8. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    Ack!!!! Holy cannoli!

    Try looking here, scroll down to The Syllidae.
    Worm Hitch Hikers
     
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  9. bbrian189

    bbrian189 Skunk Shrimp

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    WELL, I just sent a pic of this to my zoology teacher from last semester, who is luckily a marine invertebrate expert... So we should have an answer by tomorrow!
     
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  10. doylef4i

    doylef4i Bubble Tip Anemone

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    That link just creeps me out every time I see it- but like a train wreck, ya just gota look.
     
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