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Tron_954
08/08/2014, 10:27 AM
Any ideas? pulled 4 from the sandbed today. they lay beneath the surface while only sweepers extend above the sandbed...

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BeanMachine
08/08/2014, 10:41 AM
Spagetti Worm

cloak
08/08/2014, 11:24 AM
Check these out.

http://www.lionfishlair.com/hitchhiker/hitchhiker.shtml

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-06/rs/index.php

HTH.

Hexacorallia
08/08/2014, 11:35 AM
those are great for your tank IME. I have them in every system I operate. detritivore

BeanMachine
08/08/2014, 11:57 AM
I have found them to be a nuisance, especially to zoas and palys causing them to be irritated and not open so I'd prefer not to have them.

Betta132
08/08/2014, 05:19 PM
Aside from that report of irritating zoas, they're very helpful. Put 'em back and just put the zoas up where they can't reach.

swk
08/13/2014, 06:31 AM
Spaghetti worms. Good guys