Strange worm

[stAlphonzo]

I just saw this interesting worm crawling across the sand. It's moving so I'm really eager to know if I should pull it or not. Not sure when I'll see it again.

Thanks!

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

Looks like a medusa worm

 

[jabberwock]

Yank it while you can! Keep it in a dish while the ID happens!

 

[stAlphonzo]

Looks like a medusa worm

That's what I was hoping. The front does look like it, but the colors, etc are odd, but then again I've never seen one outside of internet pictures. They are good, right?

 

[stAlphonzo]

Yank it while you can! Keep it in a dish while the ID happens!

Good call ....

 

[stAlphonzo]

Got it in a flask .... not sure why I didn't think of that right away. Probably easier to get a picture now anyway.

 

[jabberwock]

I saw one for sale in a LFS. It was like 10 inches long. $20, and horrifying!!

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

That's what I was hoping. The front does look like it, but the colors, etc are odd, but then again I've never seen one outside of internet pictures. They are good, right?

They are beneficial to have. I heard they release a toxin if they get stressed or die. It's up to you whether or not you want to keep it as a member of your cuc. If you choose not to keep it you can try to find it a home on here or at your local fish store. I'm sure someone will want it.

 

[stAlphonzo]

Yeah, looks really freaky for sure. If it's really a medusa I should consider myself lucky then. The $20 will pay for the piece of live rock that it came in on :)

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

Is it sticky to the touch?

 

[stAlphonzo]

They are beneficial to have. I heard they release a toxin if they get stressed or die. It's up to you whether or not you want to keep it as a member of your cuc. If you choose not to keep it you can try to find it a home on here or at your local fish store. I'm sure someone will want it.

Thank you! If that's what it is, I think I will keep it then ... I am willing to deal with the stress risk.

 

[stAlphonzo]

Is it sticky to the touch?

Hahaha, I am not quite that brave o_O

It does seem to have some things stuck to it though so I'm going to say, probably yes!

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

Hahaha, I am not quite that brave o_O

It does seem to have some things stuck to it though so I'm going to say, probably yes!

If it is sticky then it is definitely a medusa worm. Lol they do look Intimidating

 

[stAlphonzo]

If it is sticky then it is definitely a medusa worm. Lol they do look Intimidating

Nice, thanks! I was just googling that very topic :D

It had a piece of sand stuck to it for a bit and some little bits of flake fish food since I scooped it up at feeding time. Unless someone chimes in over the morning and says differently, I think I'll toss it back and enjoy another of the amazing creatures on the reef :)

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

@KJ is the best when it comes to IDs so let's see what he thinks:)

 

[stAlphonzo]

@KJ is the best when it comes to IDs so let's see what he thinks:)

Thank you, I appreciate the push to the right people!

 

[KJ]

Agree with @Lovemyreef2015 medusa worm;)

 

[stAlphonzo]

Thank you kindly everyone! It's official, my newest CUC member ... though truly it's probably been there as long as the tank's been up :)