Holy mother of god

[JoJosReef]

I do not believe that the spines have any red tufts. That seems to be just a trick of the blue lighting. Under whites, you'd be able to see a bit better, but I make out white tufts coming out of red spots on the skin which to me is just the blue lights making the pink bristleworm skim appear more red.

 

[crabgrass]

I do not believe that the spines have any red tufts. That seems to be just a trick of the blue lighting. Under whites, you'd be able to see a bit better, but I make out white tufts coming out of red spots on the skin which to me is just the blue lights making the pink bristleworm skim appear more red.

I believe that is true. Next time I will flip everything to white light, just got caught up in the moment. The video I posted above I think maybe is a little better

 

[Kzang]

I believe that is true. Next time I will flip everything to white light, just got caught up in the moment. The video I posted above I think maybe is a little better

It’s red with a wide body. Everybody making me feel crazy. Exactly what I had in my emergency tank that took a bite out of an anthia, twice.

 

[tzabor10]

I believe that is true. Next time I will flip everything to white light, just got caught up in the moment. The video I posted above I think maybe is a little better

You really started it now. Reefer disagreements are always interesting

 

[JoJosReef]

 

[crabgrass]

You really started it now. Reefer disagreements are always interesting

The age old holy war of Bristle va fireworm.

In all seriousness I appreciate everyone’s feedback. This forum is awesome and full of helpful people.

I realize those photos could have been clearer .

 

[Reefing102]

I think in this case, we definitely need a clear white light pic. I can’t see the video that was posted, but that definitely looks like a fireworm to me as well given the current pic. I’ve pulled 3 from my tank that came with the KP rock.

 

[crabgrass]

I think in this case, we definitely need a clear white light pic. I can’t see the video that was posted, but that definitely looks like a fireworm to me as well given the current pic. I’ve pulled 3 from my tank that came with the KP rock.

Interesting. This is KP rock right in front (although I don’t blame them, have to blame the ocean)

 

[Fish Styx]

It is a regular bristleworm. When they get large, some species flatten out like that. They also have cheatea (white bristles) emanating from their parapodium.

This is a fire worm, H. carrunculata as you can see, it is NOT what is in his tank.

...and this is a regular, run of the mill bristleworm, like he has in his tank:

Tag @vetteguy53081 all you want. He'll tell you exactly what I just did.

 

[Debramb]

Well, since I overfeed my tangs, I can verify that it’s a bristleworm. They can very in color from front to back. Babies usually are pink. I use a long bamboo plant support to cull them. You just poke it and it’ll wrap around the stick and lift out. I actually study with magnifying lens and see all features. Just lift a rock with a net handy and you’ll collect much more.
BTW, if you picked him out, he’d squish himself to about 3” and fat!
Debra

 

[steveschuerger]

Late to the party here, but that’s most definitely an ordinary bristle worm. I’ve had a few that were even bigger. Luckily no fire worms yet.

 

[paragrouper]

That’s a Bristleworm. I’ve a couple like that in my tank.

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

If you look at the left side of the worm in pic one, it looks like it has the red tufts on the top, but not the bottom; if you look at the left side of the worm in pic two, it doesn't seem to have any red tufts; in pic three it looks like it has red tufts everywhere.

So, looking closer at the first couple of pics again, it looks like the "red" patches are actually just parts of the worm/the worm's parapodia (the "feet" where the bristles come out) that are shaded or blurred somewhat in the pics (possibly by the worm moving and the camera struggling to decide if it should focus on the worm or the rock behind it).

So, I'm inclined to believe it's a regular bristleworm.

Regardless, white light pics would help settle any debate on the matter.

 

[JoJosReef]

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If you look at the left side of the worm in pic one, it looks like it has the red tufts on the top, but not the bottom; if you look at the left side of the worm in pic two, it doesn't seem to have any red tufts; in pic three it looks like it has red tufts everywhere.

So, looking closer at the first couple of pics again, it looks like the "red" patches are actually just parts of the worm/the worm's parapodia (the "feet" where the bristles come out) that are shaded or blurred somewhat in the pics (possibly by the worm moving and the camera struggling to decide if it should focus on the worm or the rock behind it).

So, I'm inclined to believe it's a regular bristleworm.

Regardless, white light pics would help settle any debate on the matter.

Let it be known that I said the exact same thing, but it came out as "Me no see red tufty tufties, me see white. Red stuff not tufty tufties!!" Which translates to your entire second paragraph. But I still tip my cap to you, sir.

 

[Reefing102]

If it helps, here’s links to a couple of the Fireworms I had:

Pretty sure I caught a fireworm

Caught this guy eating my brown/green rhondactis. You can see where I pinched him with tweezers in the middle

www.reef2reef.com

I think I finally caught momma (fireworm)

Not really an ID thread as I know what it is but it’s a hitchhiker lol. So some of you may be aware that I’ve caught the occasional fireworm. Well most have been 2”-3” or so. Well I think I finally caught momma. This one is about 1/2” wide and about 7- 8” long. I literally just grabbed her...

www.reef2reef.com

If you look at the left side of the worm in pic one, it looks like it has the red tufts on the top, but not the bottom; if you look at the left side of the worm in pic two, it doesn't seem to have any red tufts; in pic three it looks like it has red tufts everywhere.

So, looking closer at the first couple of pics again, it looks like the "red" patches are actually just parts of the worm/the worm's parapodia (the "feet" where the bristles come out) that are shaded or blurred somewhat in the pics (possibly by the worm moving and the camera struggling to decide if it should focus on the worm or the rock behind it).

So, I'm inclined to believe it's a regular bristleworm.

Regardless, white light pics would help settle any debate on the matter.

That’s where I was leaning fireworm. Almost looks like two different worms to me between the first and third pics. But yea, could just be a play with the lighting/focus

 

[tzabor10]

The age old holy war of Bristle va fireworm.

In all seriousness I appreciate everyone’s feedback. This forum is awesome and full of helpful people.

I realize those photos could have been clearer .

Next, ask them about QT protocol and water change schedule. Watch the fireworks

 

[a.t.t.r]

Bristle worm

 

[fostera8]

What about these? I took these out of my 20 gallon about a week ago, they're living in a little dollar tree cup for now. Either way, they're definitely not going back in. There's another huge one under my pistol shrimps rock, I'm going to get that one out soon too.

 

[JoJosReef]

Next, ask them about QT protocol and water change schedule. Watch the fireworks

Hey now, what's your agenda, fella? Stoking the flames are we?

Everyone knows water changes are optional.

 

[Nemo&Friends]

Bristle worm have big ones too.