Can anybody identify this critter?

[larrysy]

I saw a long black tube under a rock ledge this morning swaying back and forth. Don't know what this is, good or bad. Anybody seen this?

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

Oh wow, that's creepy looking haha

@KJ, #reefsquad, any clue?

 

[Crabs McJones]

Im in the same boat, no idea. Following along for the answer.

 

[Jason mack]

It looked like it was going for the fish. ..

 

[3mm3]

Maybe an odd colored peanut worm?

 

[WV Reefer]

I vote peanut worm. Some of mine look darker than others. You can see it picking at the rocks with his little “elephant trunk”- like mouth.

 

[Diesel]

Can’t quite see enough details but if it’s just one arm I’m thinking olychate Eunice ir the hobbit.
Keep an eye out and try to lure it with some meaty food to have a better idea.

 

[WannaBSpaghetti]

Maybe an odd colored peanut worm?

+1 Peanut Worm. Had one in my old 10g nano. Spent hours watching it do its thing.

 

[KJ]

Peanut Worm

 

[Dennis McGrath]

Is that an AIO tank? It looks to me like it's a piece of the black sealant that came loose and got hung up back there.

 

[larrysy]

Is that an AIO tank? It looks to me like it's a piece of the black sealant that came loose and got hung up back there.

It's a 40G breeder. That was what I thought at first but the tube seems to be moving actively and it can contract to a shorter length. I'm tempted to pull it out but also curious to know what it is. I'll observe for a few more days before doing anything.

 

[cristata.reef]

Yeah peanut worm. But that thing is MASSIVE

 

[larrysy]

These are the best shots I can get of the thing. It's under a ledge so the lighting is really bad. If it is a peanut worm, it should be good?

 

[cristata.reef]

Definitely a peanut worm

 

[WV Reefer]

Yep. Peanut worm for sure. Good dudes and fun to watch if you can catch them out.

Here’s a few video clips of some of mine:

https://instagram.com/p/BWWRukQlA89/

https://instagram.com/p/BVn9M8OFOOn/

https://instagram.com/p/BXI8UI3FN-u/

 

[KJ]

Peanut worm .

 

[Dancingmad]

Agree peanut worm. But then also there's this:

 

[Diesel]

Make sure you acquire fish that ain’t alergic to peanuts

 

[larrysy]

Thanks for all your replies.

@WV Reefer, definitely looks like the ones in your video.

I looked again today and didn't see it anymore.

Yep. Peanut worm for sure. Good dudes and fun to watch if you can catch them out.

Here’s a few video clips of some of mine:

https://instagram.com/p/BWWRukQlA89/

https://instagram.com/p/BVn9M8OFOOn/

https://instagram.com/p/BXI8UI3FN-u/

 

[KJ]

Thanks for all your replies.