something on my live rock

daisybud · 08/07/2006, 01:57 PM

I have a red thing a little over 1/4 inch on my live rock. It looks like a small dark red pipe cleaner. Anyone know what it might be? It doesn't withdraw into the rock when something gets near it.

McBeck · 08/07/2006, 02:58 PM

A picture will go a long way toward finding an answer. Is it a worm? A tube? A sponge? Does it move at all, is it smooth, does it have bristles... It could be a lot of things, most of which are safe for your tank.

mfp4073 · 08/07/2006, 04:22 PM

sounds like a small bristleworm. Harmless to the tank, stingy to you, good to have.

08/07/2006, 01:57 PM	#1
daisybud Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: PA Posts: 89	something on my live rock I have a red thing a little over 1/4 inch on my live rock. It looks like a small dark red pipe cleaner. Anyone know what it might be? It doesn't withdraw into the rock when something gets near it.

08/07/2006, 02:58 PM	#2
McBeck Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wentzville, MO Posts: 1,374	A picture will go a long way toward finding an answer. Is it a worm? A tube? A sponge? Does it move at all, is it smooth, does it have bristles... It could be a lot of things, most of which are safe for your tank. __________________ Got Salt? Saltwater Enthusiasts Association of St. Louis (SEASL) "Great spirits often encounter violent opposition from mediocre minds." - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: Now reefing in various Rubbermaid sizes

08/07/2006, 04:22 PM	#3
mfp4073 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Winter Park, FL Posts: 1,506	sounds like a small bristleworm. Harmless to the tank, stingy to you, good to have. __________________ Bristle worms are evil and need to be eradicated, at night they creep out of the tank and charge internet porn to your credit cards....ask me how I know. Anyone else notice that anthelia smells like fresh cut water chestnuts? ....they call me chad Current Tank Info: 1 crashed 75 gal..it was really beautiful while it lasted.