Found this guy swimming at top of tank
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Bristle worm?
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@RichtheReefer21 does this look similar to the one you just had? I don’t think it’s a regular bristle worm.
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Not sure. I realized in my brief research of the polychaete and phyllo families that the discrepancies are incredibly minuscule. I would need to see close ups of the head and mouth, and also the tail to take a good swing at it.
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As mentioned, eunicids arent typically white or cream in color. So it should be harmless as long as theres a wrasse or Predator to keep the populations in check. Over feeding will enhance the chances of population explosions.
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Kinda of scared to hear the answer to this . I know the pic is not so great but best I could get . Thank in advance
Is it still alive or do u have it? Even if it's dead, it likely isnt the only one. Try to get ur camera as close as possible without losing focus of the head/mouth. The feeding tendrils, Antennae, appendages, and tail feelers/antennae might help me nail the species for u.
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Looks like dorvellidae
@RichtheReefer21 It got flushed as I was not sure as to what it was and did not want to take any chances . If I catch another I will try my best to get a better shots of it for a better ID . I do have a Springer’s dottyback which from reading will eat bristle worms . Thank you
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Yea just take a look at the wiki search results for the above mentioned, as well as @reef lover 's suggestion. There are so many types of "bristle" worms.it.very tough to differentiate without good closeups.
If u found 1, it is likely u will come across more. You're welcome.
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