I.D. on this?

[Nhrafan26]

Ok, the girlfriend just started up a nano (24G Aquapod)
We have 3lbs. live sand in and about 12lbs. or so of live rock (i think)
She just bought 3 hermits and 3 snails last night along with a frag from the lfs.
When I turned the light on today I saw this guy...

I.D.?:huh:

 

[emptywallet]

i think its called a spaghetti worm im not sure but i believe its called that

 

[BeelzeBob]

i agree, spagetti worm

 

[Catpicklesdog]

Yep. Terebellid polychaete. Here's a link for some info on them.

 

[AquatiCreations]

I wonder why he didnt stay in his rock,but yes spaghetti worm/

 

[Catpicklesdog]

I wonder why he didnt stay in his rock,but yes spaghetti worm

Dunno, but it is cool to see one naked:grinyes:

 

[Nhrafan26]

Thank you all. At least glad to see it is not really harmful.

I too am surprised it was out, maybe upset it when I moved the rock around last night.
That's why I don't like doing it that much but the plumbing underneath was blocked and had to be taken care of.

Thanks again!

 

[Charlesr1958]

Depending upon the species, its not uncommon to find such worms crawling about within macroalgae or any other structure that provides them with a bit of protection/hiding. I really wish I could take some of you out snorkeling the macroalgae fields here at night during a low tide, if such critters gross ya out, you would find it to be a nightmare...lol

Chuck