Bristle Worm?

[Ljfdfireboy]

This is about 1inch ling when it is stretched out. I am guessing a Bristle worm? I have been finding them in my filter socks when I clean them. Magnified about 50x with digital microscope.

 

[mr_X]

Bristleworm is a broad term but this is not one of the common ones we see eating detritus.
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I'm going to guess Syllidae

 

[Ljfdfireboy]

Good or Bad?
I m guessing good as i have not seen any issues in my tank as of yet. I believe I had them in my 75gallon tank as well before I upgraded to a 120.

Thanks

 

[mr_X]

If my guess was correct, they prey on sponges and the like, and you probably will never see the result of their exploits.

Awesome shots btw.

 

[Ljfdfireboy]

Thanks,


So far they have been leaving the little pineapple sponges alone. There are about 30 in the tank. Thanks again for the help.

 

[Stlrockguy]

Bristleworm is a broad term but this is not one of the common ones we see eating detritus.
Worm Hitch Hikers
I'm going to guess Syllidae

That's a great link. Great information