Worms?

dpearly88 · 12/28/2006, 08:35 PM

The lights are off in my tank and I just saw a 1cm worm w/ red ends and a white center swimming. I have seen many worms in my tank before, but none that swim around the tank.

Could it be a very small bristle worm or what? I didn't think they could swim and it lacked bristles.

This is bad, but to be 100% honest I kinda hope the skimmer or filter gets the best of it. It looked like a tiny snake swimming around, and I'm scared to death of snakes.

xian · 12/28/2006, 09:00 PM

There are many types of worms but it sounds like some sort of roundworm. Most of the small animals that live in your reef are beneficial. Even if they look scary

Paintbug · 12/28/2006, 09:18 PM

sounds like an epitoke, which is a part of some bristleworms reproduction. nothing to worry about. 95% of the worms found in our tanks are harmless, and most are benifical to the tank.

CrystalAZ · 12/28/2006, 10:07 PM

I 2nd epitoke!

Crystal

dpearly88 · 12/29/2006, 05:10 AM

Thanks

12/28/2006, 08:35 PM	#1
dpearly88 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vermont Posts: 159	Worms? The lights are off in my tank and I just saw a 1cm worm w/ red ends and a white center swimming. I have seen many worms in my tank before, but none that swim around the tank. Could it be a very small bristle worm or what? I didn't think they could swim and it lacked bristles. This is bad, but to be 100% honest I kinda hope the skimmer or filter gets the best of it. It looked like a tiny snake swimming around, and I'm scared to death of snakes.

12/28/2006, 09:00 PM	#2
xian Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Troy, NY Posts: 2,180	There are many types of worms but it sounds like some sort of roundworm. Most of the small animals that live in your reef are beneficial. Even if they look scary __________________ -Matt Christian Define Irony: Algae growing on a snail. Current Tank Info: 125 gal planted lagoon

12/28/2006, 09:18 PM	#3
Paintbug Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stoneville, NC Posts: 6,169	sounds like an epitoke, which is a part of some bristleworms reproduction. nothing to worry about. 95% of the worms found in our tanks are harmless, and most are benifical to the tank. __________________ Never ask a girl over to see your crabs!! <-Tony-> Current Tank Info: NONE currently

12/28/2006, 10:07 PM	#4
CrystalAZ Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NW Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,130	I 2nd epitoke! Crystal __________________ SAVE THE BRISTLEWORMS! The BPA reminds you that "Bristleworms are our pals." Current Tank Info: Check out my gallery for lots of tank pics

12/29/2006, 05:10 AM	#5
dpearly88 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vermont Posts: 159	Thanks