Bobbit worm? OMG JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL

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I think I got lucky and found what’s been killing snails in my coral quarantine tank. Can anyone confirm?

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Not likely a bobbit worm, but yes, a Eunice worm, for sure. There are many many species of them, including the bobbit, and they seem a mix of detritivores and opportunistic predators. Could be what's killing off your snails! I've watched mine stalk snails before.
 

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Not likely a bobbit worm, but yes, a Eunice worm, for sure. There are many many species of them, including the bobbit, and they seem a mix of detritivores and opportunistic predators. Could be what's killing off your snails! I've watched mine stalk snails before.
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Not likely a bobbit worm, but yes, a Eunice worm, for sure. There are many many species of them, including the bobbit, and they seem a mix of detritivores and opportunistic predators. Could be what's killing off your snails! I've watched mine stalk snails before.
Thanks, I think this guy is not going back in the tank either way. I’m bristle worm defender but I have a feeling he is no good. He owes me like $50 of snails over the past year.
 

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Thanks, I think this guy is not going back in the tank either way. I’m bristle worm defender but I have a feeling he is no good. He owes me like $50 of snails over the past year.
Yes, definitely don't put it back in.
 

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They are generally undesirables. They can get quite large, which comes with additional risks. On top of that, if you break their head off, they grow a new head and can even recover their other piece, so.. yeah, take care of you've got 2 giant sand worms to haunt your dreams.
 

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