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Hi! I'm currently cycling my 1st salt water tank and I found these next to my live rock? Does anyone know what they are and should I remove them?

Thanks for all your help!

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It looks like a bristle worm. Some leave them in, some take them out. It’s part of your clean up crew.
 

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