Freaked out- Please assist

JonPhillips · May 19, 2016

Caught this little booger swimming in my water column not 5 min. ago. This is a pic of it on my index finger. It was def. moving around when I got it out of the water. AHHHHHHH!

What it this? and should I just start breaking down my system now since there is prob. many?

ndz98 · May 19, 2016

JonPhillips said:
Caught this little booger swimming in my water column not 5 min. ago. This is a pic of it on my index finger. It was def. moving around when I got it out of the water. AHHHHHHH!

What it this? and should I just start breaking down my system now since there is prob. many?

I'm not sure what it is but I do have to say, the fact that you were actually able to catch something that small in your water column is impressive to me haha

JonPhillips · May 19, 2016

ndz98 said:
I'm not sure what it is but I do have to say, the fact that you were actually able to catch something that small in your water column is impressive to me haha

Probably and inch or two spread out enjoying my current...:eek:

Cherim7 · May 19, 2016

Should maybe take a pic of it in a bit of water. Bit difficult to see

JonPhillips · May 19, 2016

Cherim7 said:
Should maybe take a pic of it in a bit of water. Bit difficult to see

Killed it

Cherim7 · May 19, 2016

JonPhillips said:
Killed it

:p:D

Humblefish · May 19, 2016

@Lionfish Lair is really good at figuring these things out. ;)

Also have a look through her hitchhiker's guide: http://www.lionfishlair.com/hitchhiker.shtml

JonPhillips · May 19, 2016

Humblefish said:
@Lionfish Lair is really good at figuring these things out. ;)

Also have a look through her hitchhiker's guide: http://www.lionfishlair.com/hitchhiker.shtml

THANK YOU DR. FISH!

Lionfish Lair · May 19, 2016

It could be a little Acorn Worm.

JonPhillips · May 20, 2016

Lionfish Lair said:
It could be a little Acorn Worm.

So it was bad that I killed it because it was good for my tank?

JonPhillips · May 25, 2016

Snapped another pic of one of these guys this morning (actually she did cause she's got the fancy camera). Anyways, have spotted a couple more of these. Don't know if they are good, bad, or neither. Anyone have a guess? This one burrowed back into the sand after a few more minutes...REEF LIFE!

Humblefish · May 25, 2016

[HASHTAG]#reefsquad[/HASHTAG] for ID

Lionfish Lair · May 25, 2016

Did you snap just the one photo? If you have a couple of others, could you put them up?

germs101 · May 25, 2016

JonPhillips said:
Snapped another pic of one of these guys this morning (actually she did cause she's got the fancy camera). Anyways, have spotted a couple more of these. Don't know if they are good, bad, or neither. Anyone have a guess? This one burrowed back into the sand after a few more minutes...REEF LIFE!

I've seen one of these occasionally too. I've always wondered about them as well.

Lionfish Lair · May 25, 2016

I know in that picture it doesn't look like it, but I think it may be a young hair/spaghetti worm. That's why a second picture might be most helpful.

JonPhillips · May 25, 2016

Please enjoy these blurry shots brought to you by my illustrious iPhone 4s (where has the time gone?!). This one is attached to the bulkhead, has been for about an hour, and appears furry. ahhhhhhhhhhh it's cute. I'll try not to swallow 'em. :eek:

Lionfish Lair · May 25, 2016

Bingo. It's a hair/spaghetti worm.

Tahoe61 · May 25, 2016

JonPhillips said:
What it this? and should I just start breaking down my system now since there is prob. many?

This is supposed to be a relaxing hobby, why in the world would you jump to breaking down the system. Trust me you're going to discover different worm types, and other inverts. Getting an ID is optimal but most hitch-hikers are harmless and add diversity to your system.

redfishbluefish · May 25, 2016

I'm going to guess some type of ribbon worm.

EDIT TO ADD: Was typing above when you posted more pictures....agree spaghetti or hair worms.

JonPhillips · May 25, 2016

Tahoe61 said:
This is supposed to be a relaxing hobby, why in the world would you jump to breaking down the system. Trust me you're going to discover different worm types, and other inverts. Getting an ID is optimal but most hitch-hikers are harmless and add diversity to your system.

I am a highly sarcastic person and I am learning that it's difficult to communicate through written english. Yes, I am very relaxed in this hobby, I do three water changes a day. Thank you for your assistance in ID. Learning every day and looking forward to discovering new things in the tank and for sure won't "freak out" next time. Thanks again!