more creatures to id

I got out my flashlight tonight and say this wormy looking thing next to the
open brain coral on the edge of the tank

http://www.safaricabs.com/pb030001.jpg

Sorry about my camera. This is the best I can do

Is it dangerous to the coral or other living creatures? We've had that open
brain coral for along time and I'd hate to lose it.

Thanks Guys

Jim

Hi Jim,

The picture would have to show more (and crisper) detail to be sure
but your worm appears to be a Cirratulid or "Hair" worm. These guys
are beneficial detrivores.

You can find a good deal more information about Cirratulid and
Terebellid worms in aquaria he
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-06/rs/index.php


Vermicularly yours,

Alex

"Tidepool Geek" wrote in message
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Hi Jim,

The picture would have to show more (and crisper) detail to be sure
but your worm appears to be a Cirratulid or "Hair" worm. These guys
are beneficial detrivores.

You can find a good deal more information about Cirratulid and
Terebellid worms in aquaria he
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-06/rs/index.php


Vermicularly yours,

Alex

I think that's it. I'm going to proceed as such.

Thanks

That's not a worm. It's a sea cucumber.

Wayne Sallee



jthread wrote on 11/2/2007 8:47 PM:
I got out my flashlight tonight and say this wormy looking thing next to the
open brain coral on the edge of the tank

http://www.safaricabs.com/pb030001.jpg

Sorry about my camera. This is the best I can do

Is it dangerous to the coral or other living creatures? We've had that open
brain coral for along time and I'd hate to lose it.

Thanks Guys

Jim

"Wayne Sallee" wrote in message ...
That's not a worm. It's a sea cucumber.

No, it looks like a worm - I have these too in my tanks...

I have identified mine as "spaghetti worm".
They multiply readily and clean the sand from debris.
Very beneficial!

Mine usually sit burowed in the sand, but from time to time
I see one or two in the open traveling -
maybe visiting friends on the opposite side of the tank ;-)

Here is a very nice article about these creatures:
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-06/rs/index.php

And here is a picture of a sea cucumber:
http://scilib.ucsd.edu/sio/nsf/fguid...dermata27.html

Wayne Sallee



Pszemol wrote on 11/3/2007 2:36 PM:
"Wayne Sallee" wrote in message
...
That's not a worm. It's a sea cucumber.

No, it looks like a worm - I have these too in my tanks...

I have identified mine as "spaghetti worm".
They multiply readily and clean the sand from debris.
Very beneficial!

Mine usually sit burowed in the sand, but from time to time
I see one or two in the open traveling -
maybe visiting friends on the opposite side of the tank ;-)

Here is a very nice article about these creatures:
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-06/rs/index.php

"Wayne Sallee" wrote in message
...
And here is a picture of a sea cucumber:
http://scilib.ucsd.edu/sio/nsf/fguid...dermata27.html

it knid of looks like a worm. and it does burrow back in the sand.

are sea cucumbers harmfull?

Wayne Sallee



Pszemol wrote on 11/3/2007 2:36 PM:
"Wayne Sallee" wrote in message
...
That's not a worm. It's a sea cucumber.

No, it looks like a worm - I have these too in my tanks...

I have identified mine as "spaghetti worm".
They multiply readily and clean the sand from debris.
Very beneficial!

Mine usually sit burowed in the sand, but from time to time
I see one or two in the open traveling -
maybe visiting friends on the opposite side of the tank ;-)

Here is a very nice article about these creatures:
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-06/rs/index.php

Your's is a burrowing seacucumber.

You will see him feeding his mouth as he sticks his
harms into his mouth. They even eat the sand,
digesting what's in it, and out the other end it goes.

They are not harmful. They are beneficial.

However some of the bigger ones can be toxic if you
blenderize them. So don't let the big ones get
sucked into a powerhead. Also the sea apples are
quite toxic.

Wayne Sallee



jthread wrote on 11/3/2007 5:28 PM:
"Wayne Sallee" wrote in message
...
And here is a picture of a sea cucumber:
http://scilib.ucsd.edu/sio/nsf/fguid...dermata27.html

it knid of looks like a worm. and it does burrow back in the sand.

are sea cucumbers harmfull?

Wayne Sallee



Pszemol wrote on 11/3/2007 2:36 PM:
"Wayne Sallee" wrote in message
...
That's not a worm. It's a sea cucumber.
No, it looks like a worm - I have these too in my tanks...

I have identified mine as "spaghetti worm".
They multiply readily and clean the sand from debris.
Very beneficial!

Mine usually sit burowed in the sand, but from time to time
I see one or two in the open traveling -
maybe visiting friends on the opposite side of the tank ;-)

Here is a very nice article about these creatures:
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-06/rs/index.php

Does it have feathery branches like the sea cucumber
picture, or does it have long stringy parts?

Wayne Sallee



jthread wrote on 11/3/2007 5:28 PM:
"Wayne Sallee" wrote in message
...
And here is a picture of a sea cucumber:
http://scilib.ucsd.edu/sio/nsf/fguid...dermata27.html

it knid of looks like a worm. and it does burrow back in the sand.

are sea cucumbers harmfull?

Wayne Sallee



Pszemol wrote on 11/3/2007 2:36 PM:
"Wayne Sallee" wrote in message
...
That's not a worm. It's a sea cucumber.
No, it looks like a worm - I have these too in my tanks...

I have identified mine as "spaghetti worm".
They multiply readily and clean the sand from debris.
Very beneficial!

Mine usually sit burowed in the sand, but from time to time
I see one or two in the open traveling -
maybe visiting friends on the opposite side of the tank ;-)

Here is a very nice article about these creatures:
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-06/rs/index.php

"Wayne Sallee" wrote in message
...
Does it have feathery branches like the sea cucumber picture, or does it
have long stringy parts?

he's under the sand but i think it was long stringy parts. it's cool both
ways as long as neither is harmful

thanks

Wayne Sallee



jthread wrote on 11/3/2007 5:28 PM:
"Wayne Sallee" wrote in message
...
And here is a picture of a sea cucumber:
http://scilib.ucsd.edu/sio/nsf/fguid...dermata27.html

it knid of looks like a worm. and it does burrow back in the sand.

are sea cucumbers harmfull?

Wayne Sallee



Pszemol wrote on 11/3/2007 2:36 PM:
"Wayne Sallee" wrote in message
...
That's not a worm. It's a sea cucumber.
No, it looks like a worm - I have these too in my tanks...

I have identified mine as "spaghetti worm".
They multiply readily and clean the sand from debris.
Very beneficial!

Mine usually sit burowed in the sand, but from time to time
I see one or two in the open traveling -
maybe visiting friends on the opposite side of the tank ;-)

Here is a very nice article about these creatures:
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-06/rs/index.php