Paul's 4 Gallon Bobbit Worm Tank!

[Paul87]

Call me crazy but I came across a group on facebook where someone had found a little bobbit worm (eunice) that they was giving away (instead of killing it with fire! LOL). I sent him a PM requesting the little monster, and ended up paying $15 for 2 day shipping. Decided that the 40 breeder would be a bad idea for this guy because of how tiny it is and me never knowing if it's alive or dead. There's been a little aquatop high clarity cube down at my LFS for some time and I decided to go ahead and pick it up. It's a really nice little tank. Obviously this is only temporary housing for the bobbit. This is experimental for me. I find them fascinating and have never had the chance to observe one. I'm not sure on the exact species, but it's a little red guy. The plans with this tank is macro algae. I'll have to see what I got here. So tag along this is going to be an interesting little side project.

@Wiz you partially inspired me here! LOL

 

[TheLadyCrash]

I wouldn't be able to sleep just knowing that thing is in my house.

 

[Rufus’ goofs]

This looks really cool!
I've been trying to convince my girlfriend to give me her flower jar for something like this. its a 2 gallon glass dry good jar.
In my mind I see us observing different pests every couple months while we dish up!

I hope you keep updates and let us know how this turns out for you. I'm super interested in your project.

 

[Labridaedicted]

I approve of this! Too few Polychaete species tanks!

Check out Leodice torquata as possible species.

 

[Paul87]

I approve of this! Too few Polychaete species tanks!

Check out Leodice torquata as possible species.

Thanks I think you may be right on the ID. Can't seem to find much info on them however. I know some can prefer algae, some coral, some fish, some everything. I still haven't seen the little bugger since I gave him that little rock to retreat into and putting in the nano.

 

[chefjpaul]

Awesome!!

 

[Paul87]

Updated FTS. Added some algae and a few good sized bristle worm just because. Also have the little damsel in to test the waters. Friend or dinner? Dunno yet. It's gonna be a macro worm tank, until he outgrows it.

 

[Paul87]

I took the damsel out. Tank is just to small for it. I added some more macro algae. Something devoured the green macro I had. Possibly the worm? I did add a brittle star in to bring the creepy level up a tad. LOL. I dont think there will be an issue between the two, but we shall see. I may add a small clown goby or something before long. here are some photos. Unfortunately the worm is still not in any of them.... I also need to get some green algae going in this tank. Its so red!

FTS

 

[Paul87]

After thinking the Eunice was dead he emerged showing his face again. I've seen him tiwice since adding him to this tiny tank. The tank has taken a different turn. Here is a video from yesterday. Still no footage of the Eunice, yet.

 

[Shadowbass]

like the medusa worm in the vid

 

[Vahanyos]