Black worms eating corals?

[Cxyote]

Hey guys and gals,

My buddy texted me earlier saying he has these black worms that hitchhiked off of a piece of live rock he added a few months ago. I have been scoping the web looking for a ID for the last couple hours to no results. Wondering if one of you could help me identify it for we can figure out a possible way to wipe them out.

Thanks,
Matt

 

[Cxyote]

Not sure how to edit post on app, but they range in size, the biggest being the size of a quarter to half dollar. They’re eating his corals and causing hit tank to go downhill.

 

[reef lover]

Can we get a pic out of tank in water and both sides of the critter? Please

 

[Cxyote]

Can we get a pic out of tank in water and both sides of the critter? Please

He’s going to go do that, I should have a pic in about 10 minutes, thank you!

 

[Cxyote]

Can we get a pic out of tank in water and both sides of the critter? Please

 

[Reefin Ryan]

looks like baby black sea hares to me because of the little horn like thing on top of their head. never seen them so small so i am not sure but thats what it looks like to me

 

[Cxyote]

looks like baby black sea hares to me because of the little horn like thing on top of their head. never seen them so small so i am not sure but thats what it looks like to me

I’m thinking they might be elephant slugs and it’s a coincidence that the coral was dying and they possibly cleaned off the dead flesh? The only thing is he hasn’t seen them expose a shell. I’m going to try to stop by his house in a few to get a better look at them.

 

[Reefin Ryan]

Good call, could be elephant slugs for sure. Should be reef safe-ish either way from what I was reading. Keep us updated I'm definately curious

 

[Cxyote]

They look to be eating corals, not sure what they are, they seem to multiplying by splitting off of each other.

 

[Cxyote]

They look to be eating corals, not sure what they are, they seem to multiplying by splitting off of each other.

 

[reef lover]

Strange doesnt quite look like a scutus...
@KJ
#reefsquad

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

Looks like a Scutus

 

[reef lover]

Doesnt look quite fleshy enough...:confused:

 

[Cxyote]

Yeah I’m at a loss

 

[KJ]

Scutus sp.
https://www.google.com/search?q=Scu...ved=0ahUKEwiFw5a_s7jfAhUjWN8KHZD7CYEQ_AUIECgD

 

[reef lover]

Idk...you guys are the pros...but ive seen alot of scutus and they just dont look quite right...‍

 

[KJ]

Idk...you guys are the pros...but ive seen alot of scutus and they just dont look quite right...‍

I get confuse too.;Bookworm

 

[KJ]

.you guys are the pros

No only hobbyist ;)

 

[reef lover]

No only hobbyist ;)

Dont be modest ...;) :)

 

[KJ]

Dont be modest ...;) :)

We just love this hobby and very much enjoy helping each other with the ID`S of strange animals, they are so cool! Every day there are new discoveries of marine life.
I thank you for the compliments but there are still so much that I don`t know yet! Mother nature is awesome!Thanks to you and @Lovemyreef2015 for the ID`s on the hitch hikers , i know myself sometimes the research on this hobby can be difficult and lead to many hours online! I have had such a heavy work schedule lately , I haven`t had much time so sorry for my absence but you guys are doing an amazing job on ID`s, I really appreciate that.