Strange red worm, what is it?

[ron-salt-tank]

Anyone know what this red worm is? I assume I don't want it in my tank, right? I caught him and have him in a bucket. How did he get there?

 

[fort384]

It is a bristeworm. They can hitchhike on just about anything you put in your tank. They are generally considered good.

Xtalreef - Reef Saltwater Aquarium

 

[ron-salt-tank]

Well, I read some stuff I googled and they said they were bad news and can get really big, kill corals, so he got the big flush before I read your reply.

 

[fort384]

That used to be the school of thought. Any more most consider them a healthy part of a reef system and rarely do they disturb coral.

 

[Newfiereefer]

That used to be the school of thought. Any more most consider them a healthy part of a reef system and rarely do they disturb coral.

+1 just a CUC member , shouldent bother corals , since from what I've seen they only come out at night and most corals close up at night anyway . And they eat ditris and other leftover junk .

 

[ron-salt-tank]

This one was crawling around in the middle of the day, maybe he was in bad shape anyway. Thanks!