Ugly bug, any idea what this thing is???

[sherita]

I found this on some live rock (not in my tank). It strongly resembles an underwater tick.

Eww.

My best guess is bristleworm segment. I didn't touch it to find out. Does anyone have any idea what this thing might be?

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Wow how big is it? That is a crazy photo! LOL!

 

[sherita]

It was about 3/8" long (I think, hard to tell front from rear). Kinda crawled along.

Ugly thing, blech.

Of course, the best picture I have ever taken would have to be of something like that :squigglemouth:

 

[Anthrax15]

It's a bristleworm segment.

 

[halcyonism]

It's a bristleworm segment.

Agreed.

 

[bjledbetter]

Ugly little thing. I sure wouldnt want to touch it those spines look sharp.

 

[Lateral72]

Ugly little thing. I sure wouldnt want to touch it those spines look sharp.

The spines don't hurt. But they do itch and will blister up after a couple of days.

 

[dsmhero]

It's a bristleworm segment.

I agree.

 

[sherita]

Ok, cool. I never realized bristleworms looked so WEIRD up close. *shudder*

Sure glad they aren't any bigger than they are.

 

[spscrazy]

that is a great photo never saw a bristleworm in such detail kinda pretty

 

[mallorieGgator]

Neat picture! Definitely a BW segment.

 

[sherita]

Bob Fenner also id'ed as a bw segment. I turned it loose in my sump, since I have plenty of bristleworms in my tanks.

I do find it kinda pretty. Now if I could just take pictures of my zoas with that much detail :squigglemouth: