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UWUALineman
08/17/2009, 05:55 PM
I have had an explosion of tubes coming up on a rock which seems to have a worm living inside of them. The tubes are very dark brown in color, wih a somewhat sprial shape near the base and then go vertical. The worms, I think they are, are nearly black in the tubes and can see the eyes, as well, around the area the are portions covered in a cob web looking substance. Any links for ID or an idea of what these are. They are located under my monti cap piece and any pic I take is horrible. Thanks for the help.

cloak
08/17/2009, 06:18 PM
Check this out.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-01/rs/index.php

scuba guy ron
08/17/2009, 07:33 PM
they are vermitids. pretty common(and unattractive IMO) I have them too.

UWUALineman
08/17/2009, 07:45 PM
Great reading. I don't mind them as long as they stay in check. Thanks