Bright green worm???

taz13777 · 07/21/2008, 07:40 PM

what is this bright green worm running all over the rocks..... big in size and fast!Help!

chrismunn · 07/21/2008, 07:44 PM

that doesnt explain much...

chrismunn · 07/21/2008, 07:45 PM

oh by the way

To Reef Central

roadcrew · 07/21/2008, 07:49 PM

some more info would be helpful. how long have you had your tank? have you just added livestock or rock? does you worm hide from the light or a brave soldier with no fear. would it be possibe to get a pic?

taz13777 · 07/21/2008, 07:49 PM

about 2 inches long and looks like a centipede

Tang Salad · 07/21/2008, 08:30 PM

Maybe it's a centipede?

JK

Google 'bristleworm' for a pic, and tell us how yours looks different. Better yet, post a pic of yours. And if you can't do either of those, invest in a few good adjectives and run those by us.

9501gle · 07/21/2008, 10:03 PM

Could be a bristle worm.

melev · 07/22/2008, 01:30 AM

IridescentLily · 07/22/2008, 03:32 AM

Melev. lol
Okay, it looks like a centipede that is bright green and runs fast.
taz13777, are you seeing him (him lol) at night, or during the day viewing hours?

taz13777 · 07/22/2008, 06:14 AM

ok......it is a bristle worm. Are these ok to have?

Timbor · 07/22/2008, 08:02 AM

Yes, they are harmless scavengers that clean up uneaten food and waste, as long as they aren't the predatory type (which are active during the day, larger and less common).

Tim

melev · 07/22/2008, 03:19 PM

Don't touch bristleworms if you can avoid it. The bristles will stick in your flesh and hurt, similar to fiberglass.

If you ever get stung by one, just soak the affected area in vinegar for 5 minutes. The needles will dissolve completely.

07/21/2008, 07:40 PM	#1
taz13777 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 56	Bright green worm??? what is this bright green worm running all over the rocks..... big in size and fast!Help!

07/21/2008, 07:44 PM	#2
chrismunn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 4,200	that doesnt explain much... __________________ Marine Aquarists Association of South Texas Austin Reef Club PBITAWA... Current Tank Info: 14g bio cube

07/21/2008, 07:45 PM	#3
chrismunn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 4,200	oh by the way *To Reef Central* __________________ Marine Aquarists Association of South Texas Austin Reef Club PBITAWA... Current Tank Info: 14g bio cube

07/21/2008, 08:30 PM	#6
Tang Salad Algae skeptic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 78702 Posts: 3,098	Maybe it's a centipede? JK Google 'bristleworm' for a pic, and tell us how yours looks different. Better yet, post a pic of yours. And if you can't do either of those, invest in a few good adjectives and run those by us. __________________ Your algae is not special. Current Tank Info: TBD ADA 120-P SPS NLPS

07/21/2008, 10:03 PM	#7
9501gle Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In the fish room Posts: 396	Could be a bristle worm. __________________ Garret Current Tank Info: 240 gal reef tank, 3 xMH400EB Icecap ballasts,12000K Reeflux bulbs in Lumenarc III reflectors, Aquatic Systems Design Kalk Reactor & Skimmer. 5500 gph Hammer Head Pump, Neptune Jr Controller, !00 gal Rubbermaid tank 2/3 full for sump.

07/21/2008, 07:49 PM	#4
roadcrew Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: portage park, chicago Posts: 294	some more info would be helpful. how long have you had your tank? have you just added livestock or rock? does you worm hide from the light or a brave soldier with no fear. would it be possibe to get a pic?

07/22/2008, 01:30 AM	#8
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217

07/22/2008, 03:32 AM	#9
IridescentLily Editor-Reefkeeping mag Join Date: May 2008 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 3,858 Blog Entries: 5	Melev. lol Okay, it looks like a centipede that is bright green and runs fast. taz13777, are you seeing him (him lol) at night, or during the day viewing hours? __________________ ~April Editor-Reefkeeping Magazine

07/22/2008, 06:14 AM	#10
taz13777 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 56	ok......it is a bristle worm. Are these ok to have?

07/22/2008, 08:02 AM	#11
Timbor Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 554	Yes, they are harmless scavengers that clean up uneaten food and waste, as long as they aren't the predatory type (which are active during the day, larger and less common). Tim __________________ "I bet a funny thing about driving a car off a cliff is; while you're in midair you still hit those brakes... Hey, better try the emergency brake! - J.H." Current Tank Info: None currently

07/22/2008, 03:19 PM	#12
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Don't touch bristleworms if you can avoid it. The bristles will stick in your flesh and hurt, similar to fiberglass. If you ever get stung by one, just soak the affected area in vinegar for 5 minutes. The needles will dissolve completely.