My daughter says it's a sea snake

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  1. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Bristleworms are fine as long as they're small(ish). Leave the small ones and trap (and kill) the big ones. Fireworms just need to leave period IMO. I don't know what this is.......but it's not a BW.
     
    PharmrJohn, Aug 11, 2009
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  2. pagojoe

    pagojoe Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    It's a ribbon worm, as Phoenix suggested. I've seen them reach several feet in length, but didn't realize until reading Phoenix's link that they were potentially a problem in a reef tank. They always LOOKED harmless enough...

    Cheers,



    Don
     
    pagojoe, Aug 11, 2009
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  3. Puffer Chick

    Puffer Chick Giant Squid

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    i have yet to see anything in my lr, i'm jealous i want to see a worm lol
     
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  4. Yellow Tang

    Yellow Tang Bubble Tip Anemone

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  5. horkn

    horkn Giant Squid

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    crazy!

    I have never seen one, but based on that description I would get it out as soon as possible.
     
    horkn, Aug 13, 2009
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  6. LucBB

    LucBB Bristle Worm

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    Yep. Its definitely a sea snake. YOU MUST get rid of it now. Otherwise it could destroy THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    LucBB, Aug 14, 2009
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