Hitchhiker on my clam?

[dustint21]

So I got a new clam and there is a small tube on the side of his shell. It doesnt seem to bother the clam, but he bugs the crap out of me! Whatever it is sends out a "spiderweb" type net and catches stuff in it, then he sucks it back in and cleans it. Im sure this is a good filter feeder type critter, but the "spiderweb" stuff makes my tank look nasty! Does anyone know what it is?

Thanks
Dustin

 

[cparka23]

It's a filter feeder. Common name thrown about is spaghetti worm. The web that it throws out can be a nuisance to zoa/paly polyps that are nearby, but it's otherwise harmless.

 

[dustint21]

I dont think it a spaghetti worm. I have those too. This guy is different.

 

[fashionphile]

I too would like to know what it is, I have 2 of them in my tank, they both throw that web out also.

 

[bruin11av]

Get rid of them! Not attractive and likely to spread

 

[dustint21]

I think I may have found it! vermetid snail

 

[killingseed2000]

yes, vermetid snail.
http://www.xtalworld.com/Aquarium/hitchfaq.htm

 

[TyreeUM]

I put epoxy over those guys-stick it right on top of the hole, they are bad news

 

[reefpeeper]

does not harm anything, just may be annoying to clam. most of all just annoying to you.