Help Identifying Worm

[packback]

I have just started seeing a few of these in the last week. I have seen this bigger one a couple of times or I have seen multiple ones this big. I also a few really small ones and I just want to make sure this is ok to have in my tank. Does anyone know for sure what this is? I have looked at a lot of bristle worm pictures but I am still not sure exactly what this is.

 

[hiltymj]

It's a bristle worm

 

[packback]

Hopefully a beneficial one and not one that I should be worried about?

 

[Maya]

Just a common bristle worm that will help
rid your tank of waste and decaying matter. They are extremely beneficial as a cleanup crew. The bristles on their side can sting and irritate (much like anemones and coral) so do not handle them with your bare hands.

 

[hiltymj]

Right be careful picking up rock. I did it yesterday and grabbed one of those. Not a fun feeling

 

[packback]

I just moved some rock the other day so I guess I got lucky. Thanks for the replies.