What is this worm in my reef tank?!?

[New2reef]

And is it friend or foe?

thanks for any help!
Chris

 

[bribo12]

Peanut worm! Friend


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[54seaweed]

just a fyi any unknown should always be handled with gloves god forbid it was a bristol worm you would be in pain about a week , some hitchhikers can pack a punch

 

[joejeff]

What will peanut worm do?

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[54seaweed]

nothing really but it's always better to play safe if you don't know what you got
If you don't know what it is you should always treat it as something that could sting and cause infection I'll post a few picts later to explain it a bit better
found it faster than I thought
this is from a Bristol worm sting
the one and only time I forgot to wear my long sleeve gloves
this hobby in no means is a joke

 

[bribo12]

What will peanut worm do?

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Nothing but eat detritus


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[sharkiegirl94]

Yuck 54seaweed! Did that ever go away??

 

[54seaweed]

It's slowly going away but it's always going to be a good reminder

 

[sharkiegirl94]

Hope it gets completely gone soon! Dx

 

[mr_X]

****...I've been hit by bristle worms for years and never had that reaction. You are highly allergic.