White strings help

MaxkDaRuler · Sep 30, 2024

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

revhtree · Sep 30, 2024

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family! :D

zheka757 · Sep 30, 2024

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

Fish Fan · Sep 30, 2024

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

danreef55 · Sep 30, 2024

vetteguy53081 · Sep 30, 2024

WalkerLovesTheOcean · Sep 30, 2024

Welcome to Reef2reef.

Those are spionid worms.

vetteguy53081 · Sep 30, 2024

MaxkDaRuler said:
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