Swimming worm?

[RMPD109]

While checking the tank after lights out I saw a new hitchhiker. It was a worm approx1/2-3/4 in long flat and many many legs. It was suspended in the water column and was apparently attracted to the light of my flashlight. It looked flat but still a little fat(round) and had segmented body or at least some lines across the body. A picture will be soon to follow if I can get one. TIA

 

[reefrunner69]

Sounds like an epitoke (a larval?? stage of the bristle worm).

edited for spelling, shouldn't try to post late on New Years Eve

 

[thedukeman]

Sounds like an epitoch (a larval?? stage of the bristle worm).

Exactly! Some will say that they are good addition to your clean up crew, IMO they are a nuisance! and can kill some of prize possessions.
You can buy traps at your LFS..... I did!!

 

[reefrunner69]

Some will say that they are good addition to your clean up crew,

I'm one of those people, I would suggest that you search the web and print for resources on bristle worms and then make your own decision as to whether they are friend or foe.

 

[RMPD109]

From what I have read in my books, on the web and here -he will stay for now. I will give him a chance and see if he plays nice. How long is the larval stage?