Two headed worm ID please.

[clarkernucci]

Could someone please ID this two headed worm. I just can't Identify it and I really what to make sure that it's reef safe.

It is creating a lot of waste and comes out only at night. It's VERY sensitive to light. Hence I recorded it with a red light then changed to white so people could get a good look.

It's living in a hole in a piece of live rock.

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

Looks like a echiura worm also known as the spoon worm. Most are deposit feeders, collecting detritus

 

[clarkernucci]

Looks like a echiura worm also known as the spoon worm. Most are deposit feeders, collecting detritus

Thanks, Is it safe or does it need removing?

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

Thanks, Is it safe or does it need removing?

They can grab small fish if they are swimming by as the worm is feeding on detritus.

 

[clarkernucci]

They can grab small fish if they are swimming by as the worm is feeding on detritus.

Okay thanks I’ll have to consider if it stays or goes.

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

Okay thanks I’ll have to consider if it stays or goes.

You're welcome

 

[reef lover]

Freaky!!