strange creature need ID

Wills612 · 01/19/2014, 06:52 PM

I first witnessed this strange creature a few weeks ago riding a snail after lights out. I snapped some pics then disposed of it. Today I noticed another one crawling on the bottom while the lights were on. They are about 1" long about 1/16 round and have a lot of 1/4-3/8 long stings on one end. They are very slow and move like a slug. I have not noticed any coral damage or any harm, just looking for an ID.

oscarinw · 01/19/2014, 06:57 PM

Spaghetti worm
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-06/rs/index.htm

There seems to be some divide regarding how safe they are. Special concern with zoas.

Wills612 · 01/19/2014, 06:59 PM

STAPLES - "That was easy" Thanks

01/19/2014, 06:52 PM	#1
Wills612 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 1,130	strange creature need ID I first witnessed this strange creature a few weeks ago riding a snail after lights out. I snapped some pics then disposed of it. Today I noticed another one crawling on the bottom while the lights were on. They are about 1" long about 1/16 round and have a lot of 1/4-3/8 long stings on one end. They are very slow and move like a slug. I have not noticed any coral damage or any harm, just looking for an ID.

01/19/2014, 06:57 PM	#2
oscarinw Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 1,091	Spaghetti worm http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-06/rs/index.htm There seems to be some divide regarding how safe they are. Special concern with zoas.

01/19/2014, 06:59 PM	#3
Wills612 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 1,130	STAPLES - "That was easy" Thanks