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Lrn2Reef
November 27th, 2006, 05:06 AM
OK we found this in our aquarium today and I really have NO CLUE what it is.


Heres the video (http://members.shaw.ca/lugg/tank/what%20is%20this.wmv), it's kinda low quality. You'll probably have to right click it and do a Save Link As or Save Target As.

Heres the Pic. Just so you all know, the hole that the "thing" is in, is really only about 2-3mm wide.

Thanks for the help guys/gals hope you can figure it out!
Monti
November 27th, 2006, 06:41 AM
Nice wmv! Really liked it.

I don't know what it is so I'll tag along.

It seems to eat the way a crab does.
Grey Legion
November 27th, 2006, 07:24 AM
Wow, that is freaky !?!

Looks like osmething out of a horror movies..LOL

Sadly no clue as to what it is but I am interested in finding out now..
icyuod2
November 27th, 2006, 08:54 AM
its a feather duster/worm. i have a rock full of them.
Aquadude
November 27th, 2006, 10:36 AM
Creepy. Reminds me of the creature from the 'Alien' series with it's mouth withing a mouth.
Lrn2Reef
November 27th, 2006, 02:07 PM
its a feather duster/worm. i have a rock full of them.

Really?!! That's so wierd, I have other feather dusters but they sure don't look like that!
NanoReefaholic
November 27th, 2006, 02:15 PM
The worm bores itself into the rock work rather than secreting a tube. I've had a few that I've removed, now wishing that I had taken pictures. It uses the 'hair' to trap food in the same way a feather duster will.
Lrn2Reef
November 27th, 2006, 03:30 PM
The worm bores itself into the rock work rather than secreting a tube. I've had a few that I've removed, now wishing that I had taken pictures. It uses the 'hair' to trap food in the same way a feather duster will.

So it's safe to have it in there? Or do I have to remove it?!
icyuod2
November 27th, 2006, 03:36 PM
100% safe.
mr.wilson
November 27th, 2006, 04:41 PM
They are beneficial water polishers, just like any other serpulid worm. Their iridescent ciliates add a bit of colour as well.
NanoReefaholic
November 27th, 2006, 05:13 PM
Sorry I didn't specify why I had removed mine because as others have said, it's safe. Mine was relocated because of a coral vs worm issue. They can irritate encrusting corals, but 99% of the time it's harmless. I just wish I had taken pictures to show.
maobowski
November 27th, 2006, 06:35 PM
That's a cool looking feather duster, nice colours!