worm ID please

bb72 · 08-11-2004, 11:14 PM

I have noticed worms in my tank after the lights go out. The one that I cant identify with books looks like some sort of a segmented worm which can retract back into itself. There are a bunch of these worms in the live rock, but I have never seen one during the day. It is a pale brown and whiteish color. Does anyone know what they are, like I said I cant figure it out from the books, I may just be overlooking it to.

***Reefland*** · 08-12-2004, 12:54 AM

Do a search for "bristleworm" and see if this is what you have.

Leddy · 08-12-2004, 02:02 AM

Also, search for "peanut worm(s)". The retracting part sounds like it may be a peanut worm. I believe they're detritus feeders. I have 2 from what I see living in one rock, been there forever, never caused a problem. Looks so strange when they retract though, creepy. Anyway, that may be what they are, not a big problem from what I understand.

bb72 · 08-12-2004, 07:49 AM

I know they are not bristle worms, I have plenty of them. Iwill do a search for peanut worms.

08-11-2004, 11:14 PM	#1
bb72 Just Moved In Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baton Rouge, La Posts: 33	worm ID please I have noticed worms in my tank after the lights go out. The one that I cant identify with books looks like some sort of a segmented worm which can retract back into itself. There are a bunch of these worms in the live rock, but I have never seen one during the day. It is a pale brown and whiteish color. Does anyone know what they are, like I said I cant figure it out from the books, I may just be overlooking it to.

08-12-2004, 12:54 AM	#2
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,044	Do a search for "bristleworm" and see if this is what you have. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

08-12-2004, 02:02 AM	#3
Leddy Council Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: right now NM, originally from RI Posts: 276	Also, search for "peanut worm(s)". The retracting part sounds like it may be a peanut worm. I believe they're detritus feeders. I have 2 from what I see living in one rock, been there forever, never caused a problem. Looks so strange when they retract though, creepy. Anyway, that may be what they are, not a big problem from what I understand. __________________ Leddy

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08-12-2004, 07:49 AM	#4
bb72 Just Moved In Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baton Rouge, La Posts: 33	I know they are not bristle worms, I have plenty of them. Iwill do a search for peanut worms.

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