What is this thing??

afish70 · 01/15/2018, 08:30 AM

I caught this thing last night in my Display tank. I removed it immediately. Should I put it back or flush it? I have been told it’s a Bobbie Worm.

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Rover88 · 01/15/2018, 08:48 AM

If you google Eunice Worm or 'Bobbit Worm', I found a few that looked quite similar to what you have. You'll have better luck yourself trying to ID it then me using pictures, but that is what it seems to be to my eyes!

Based on what I read, they are generally a 'chuck it' worm. They can get large and are predatorial.

Str8linespeed · 01/15/2018, 09:15 AM

Im going to go with with what Rover88 said.. I made the mistake and put one of those back in my tank... I still have not found it again.

Sugar Magnolia · 01/15/2018, 09:58 AM

It's a Eunice worm, definitely don't want that in your tank.

eastlake · 01/15/2018, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Sugar Magnolia

It's a Eunice worm, definitely don't want that in your tank.

I agree with sugar magnolia. Though I wouldn't flush it or throw it out. There are a handful of people on here that are actually looking for one to keep in a species tank and they'd be happy to have it. Or, you could dedicate a tank to it and grow your very own real life sea monster

afish70 · 01/15/2018, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by eastlake

I agree with sugar magnolia. Though I wouldn't flush it or throw it out. There are a handful of people on here that are actually looking for one to keep in a species tank and they'd be happy to have it. Or, you could dedicate a tank to it and grow your very own real life sea monster

If you know someone that wants it let them know to get in touch with me.

Sk8r · 01/15/2018, 10:38 AM

You can keep it safely in your sump. Do not let it loose in your tank.

mcgyvr · 01/15/2018, 11:29 AM

Kill...

Uncle99 · 01/15/2018, 12:29 PM

Now that's blunt.....but absolutely correct...

monkeysee1 · 01/15/2018, 12:48 PM

+10 to the responses above!!!
They go after snails, peppermint shrimp and hermits and dusters!
If you have ANY of these in your tank get rid of it!!!

eastlake · 01/16/2018, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by afish70

If you know someone that wants it let them know to get in touch with me.

post it in the invert forum, I've seen many a post in there for people that want them. I'll put my ear to the ground, if anyone local wants one I'll point them in your direction

Sugar Magnolia · 01/16/2018, 12:11 PM

Selling/giving away isn't allowed in any of the main forums.

Cloudburst2000 · 01/16/2018, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by monkeysee1

+10 to the responses above!!!
They go after snails, peppermint shrimp and hermits and dusters!
If you have ANY of these in your tank get rid of it!!!

And these worms can get so big that they will eat fish too. I think they are very interesting creatures though. I would probably put in the sump. I always wanted a sea monster

eastlake · 01/17/2018, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Sugar Magnolia

Selling/giving away isn't allowed in any of the main forums.

Sorry. try the for sale/trade forums then

01/15/2018, 08:30 AM	#1
afish70 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tampa Posts: 688	What is this thing?? I caught this thing last night in my Display tank. I removed it immediately. Should I put it back or flush it? I have been told it’s a Bobbie Worm. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01/15/2018, 09:58 AM	#4
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	It's a Eunice worm, definitely don't want that in your tank. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

01/15/2018, 10:38 AM	#7
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	You can keep it safely in your sump. Do not let it loose in your tank. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

01/15/2018, 11:29 AM	#8
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Kill... __________________ Who me?

01/15/2018, 12:48 PM	#10
monkeysee1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: MERRIMACK NH Posts: 423	+10 to the responses above!!! They go after snails, peppermint shrimp and hermits and dusters! If you have ANY of these in your tank get rid of it!!! __________________ Your "fair share" is not in my wallet; it's in my fish tank!! Current tank info: 90 Gallon saltwater 10 fish with a few inverts; NO CORALS! Tried to go reef; didn't work out so hot; FOWLR's for me!

01/15/2018, 08:48 AM	#2
Rover88 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 590	If you google Eunice Worm or 'Bobbit Worm', I found a few that looked quite similar to what you have. You'll have better luck yourself trying to ID it then me using pictures, but that is what it seems to be to my eyes! Based on what I read, they are generally a 'chuck it' worm. They can get large and are predatorial.

01/15/2018, 09:15 AM	#3
Str8linespeed Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Oakdale, MN Posts: 461	Im going to go with with what Rover88 said.. I made the mistake and put one of those back in my tank... I still have not found it again.

01/15/2018, 12:29 PM	#9
Uncle99 Crab Free Zone Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,906	Now that's blunt.....but absolutely correct...

01/16/2018, 12:11 PM	#12
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	Selling/giving away isn't allowed in any of the main forums. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.