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Newbie here, this showed up near a rock this morning. Multiple strands (at least 6) of what looks like very thin hair (much thinner than any aptasia I’ve seen so far), coming out from a center under the sand, can’t see the “head.” Tentacles are up to a couple inches fully extended, touched the nearby GSP which didn’t seem to care. Then fully retracted and hid. They are moving independently, curling and exploring, so I assume it’s some kind of animal. Should I keep or try to kill? Please help, thanks!
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They are strands from digitate or branching hydroids for feeding

Spaghetti worms have at least a dozen or more tentacles
 

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They are strands from digitate or branching hydroids for feeding

Spaghetti worms have at least a dozen or more tentacles
 
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It was only fully out for a brief period and I didn’t think to count the strands, if there are a dozen we think might be spaghetti worm and if 6 or so it is more likely digitate or branching hydroid? Is digitate/branching hydroid a good guy or “oh my God nuke your tank” guy?
 

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I would second spaghetti worm. due to color and you can see the other tentacles on the sanded next to the rock. hydroids looks distinctly different and they are not good.
 
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Spaghetti worm confirmed, my wife got up really early and got a video of it very active before tank woke up, a dozen tentacles at least. I think it’s mildly irritating to the GSP right next to it but I’m assuming it won’t do any real damage and will help the CUC! Thanks everyone!
 
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