Peanut worm ??

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Hello!

So a few lights I have noticed my bubble coral receding on one side. I thought it was possibly the flow because I added 2 new power heads.

Last night I was looking and I see a worm chomping on the rock near where it’s receding. I thinks it’s a peanut worm? Maybe not?

It could be harmless and still the fact I changed my flow.

Should I drop the coral and try to kill the pest?

Let me know your thoughts! Happy Saturday!

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Looks like a peanut to me :)
 

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Do I nuke him? Or let him chomp? I read they eat rock? I don’t want him eating my bubble coral base rock lol
generally they're ok to keep, but if hes eating your rock you can banish him to the sump
 

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If I start to even come close to him he vanishes
I've heard of bristleworm traps being successful, but I don't know if a peanut worm would be able to be caught with one. @KJ what do you think?
 

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