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05/15/2012, 10:27 PM
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What is this live rock hitch hiker?
I have had my tank set up for 3 days and have seen about 5 of these so far. I read the sticky but couldn't seem to ID it myself. Is this bad and should I worry? Seems to have a red head and black body, with some white fuzzies on it. Thanks!
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05/15/2012, 10:32 PM
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Bristleworm, detritus eater, mainly a good inhabitant.
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05/15/2012, 10:34 PM
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bristle worm possibly
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05/15/2012, 10:57 PM
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05/16/2012, 08:40 AM
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For sure Bristleworm. they are harmless unless you overfeed your tank. In that case they can grow bigger and become a pest
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05/16/2012, 09:16 AM
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Not harmless if you touch them. Many people are mildly allergic to their bristles and get an itchy rash.
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05/16/2012, 11:31 AM
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Harmless but can get real long in time. Had one about 10" long in my tank when I caught it.
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