White strings help

[MaxkDaRuler]

I purchased a 14g pre established tank a few weeks ago it has 2 clowns some hermits and a snail. I Introduced a emerald crab and a Sand sifting starfish. I have started noticing these white strings everywhere connected to rock and even some in sand. Based on my research it seems likely they are tube snails however they dont look anything like the pictures im seeing! Please help, new saltwater hobbyist here. They areVideo of problem

 

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[zheka757]

Welcome to R2R, sorry I personally haven't seen these to help you with

 

[Fish Fan]

Welcome! I'm not sure what those are, but someone sure will!

 

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[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

Welcome to Reef2reef.

Those are spionid worms.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I purchased a 14g pre established tank a few weeks ago it has 2 clowns some hermits and a snail. I Introduced a emerald crab and a Sand sifting starfish. I have started noticing these white strings everywhere connected to rock and even some in sand. Based on my research it seems likely they are tube snails however they dont look anything like the pictures im seeing! Please help, new saltwater hobbyist here. They areVideo of problem

These are spinoid worms and use the threads known as palps to capture food. While harmless can multiply and are not cuc but pests especially around nearby coral. Cover tube opening with coral putty or break off with needle nose pliers at the base of each one

 

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[Just John]

Agree with spinoid worms. They can become something you want to get rid of, just because they can multiply dramatically.

 

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