Big Worm (Alien?) - Aquarium Advice

TKEON230 · 07-08-2008, 09:53 PM

I recently discovered some sort of large worm thingy in my tank. I haven't had any fish in my tank for about 6 months because I had some major algae issue that killed everything off. I've left the lights off in my tank for those past 6 months to kinda let everything "start over". I was walking past my tank tonight and saw a weird worm sticking out of the live rock. It was white at the base, but black at the tip. It appeared to be siphoning stuff out of the sand. It was about 1/4 inch thick and about 4 inches long or more. I've attached some pictures. What the heck is this thing.

**Fluff** · 07-08-2008, 10:42 PM

Appears to be a peanut worm. Harmless.

TKEON230 · 07-09-2008, 09:06 AM

Oh, ok. I looked around at other threads about peanut worms and I wasn't sure if this was one as well. Thanks for the answer!

**roka64** · 07-09-2008, 09:32 AM

I agree, I found one a year after I set up my tank. Good stuff!

usmcmarc · 07-11-2008, 07:08 PM

Peanut Worm...cool critters

JohnPaul · 07-11-2008, 07:35 PM

Well, the so-called "experts" might say it's a peanut worm, but if you ask me...

IT'S AN ALIEN! RUN FOR YOUR LIIIIVVVEEEEEEEESSSSSS!!!

07-08-2008, 09:53 PM	#1
TKEON230 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: White Plains, NY Posts: 49	Big Worm (Alien?) I recently discovered some sort of large worm thingy in my tank. I haven't had any fish in my tank for about 6 months because I had some major algae issue that killed everything off. I've left the lights off in my tank for those past 6 months to kinda let everything "start over". I was walking past my tank tonight and saw a weird worm sticking out of the live rock. It was white at the base, but black at the tip. It appeared to be siphoning stuff out of the sand. It was about 1/4 inch thick and about 4 inches long or more. I've attached some pictures. What the heck is this thing. __________________ Be sure to check out my tank progress at http://tkeon230.blogspot.com

07-08-2008, 10:42 PM	#2
Fluff Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 9,575 Images: 29	Appears to be a peanut worm. Harmless. __________________ ~Cindy Join the W. MD/WV Regional Forum Here

07-09-2008, 09:06 AM	#3
TKEON230 Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: White Plains, NY Posts: 49	Oh, ok. I looked around at other threads about peanut worms and I wasn't sure if this was one as well. Thanks for the answer! __________________ Be sure to check out my tank progress at http://tkeon230.blogspot.com

07-09-2008, 09:32 AM	#4
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10,329 Images: 12	I agree, I found one a year after I set up my tank. Good stuff! __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

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07-11-2008, 07:08 PM	#5
usmcmarc Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Greenwood Lake, NY Posts: 532 Images: 13	Peanut Worm...cool critters

07-11-2008, 07:35 PM	#6
JohnPaul Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 596	Well, the so-called "experts" might say it's a peanut worm, but if you ask me... IT'S AN ALIEN! RUN FOR YOUR LIIIIVVVEEEEEEEESSSSSS!!!