Worm in sump

[Rybren]

Caught this critter in my sump this morning. I've seen it - or it's sister - in the sump before, but it was always faster than me.

The worm is about 3 1/2 to 4" long and maybe 1/4" wide.

Photos are taken by my cell and cheapie $10 digital microscope. The video was also taken by the microscope.

@Lionfish Lair , an ingredient for your next newfie soup? :)

Sorry for the shaky video.

 

[Hyde2406]

Looks like a bristle worm, a big one but they help clean detritus

 

[Rybren]

I agree that it does look similar to a bristle worm, but I haven't seen a picture of one that has the 'appendages' behind the head.

I have lots of small bristle worms in the tank and sump and leave them be for the reasons that you mention.

 

[Roboson]

That is not a typical species of bristleworm that we all get at some point or another. I would not put that back into the tank.

 

[Reefapprentice]

That body shape and bristles remind me of bearded fireworks down here in the keys. Unusual hitchhiker.

 

[Lionfish Lair]

It's probably a Eurythoe complanata.

 

[Rybren]

Sure, make me google it to see if it's good or bad :)

Okay, I checked your site and it's a "watch them" I think that it will go back into the sump.

Thanks everyone.