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02/27/2010, 08:30 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Another Critter Identification
I'm brand new to the hobby and have a few hitchhikers that came with the live rock I purchased. The first looks like a bristle worm but they're living in the rock and not the sand. The second critter are a few snails/slugs without a shell. Please see pictures and if anyone could let me know if they're a problem I would appreciate it. Thanks!
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02/27/2010, 08:32 PM
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looks like a bristle worm and some sort of snail.
I think the worm is a good scavenger although they can sting you. i have a bunch of them in my tank and they dont seem to be a problem |
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02/27/2010, 08:35 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Seaside Park, NJ
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Looks like a bristleworm, harmless poo-eater. They will not "sting" you, but their tiny little bristles are just like the invisible spines on a cactus. For most will cause irritation and itching, but not cause major problems. Many have found that they may be hyper-sensitive or allergic to some things like this, so if you have any allergies, best to have an epi around in case this thing hits you and your are super-sensitive.
Stomatella snail, very cool, very beneficial hitch-hiker.
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