Invading worm??

tanked_life · 08/19/2014, 05:39 PM

Hello RC, Today in my biocube 29 saltwater reef, i found theses tentacles protruding from different areas on my LR. They are about the size of a human strand of hair (same with and stretching 1-2") and are white with red/brown rings or bands going down it. Can anyone identify this creature? Is it harmless or something I should Worry about?

Thank you, any response will greatly be appreciated.

p.s. I have read other forums and I am lead to believe it could be some sort of worm or micro brittle star. My concern is the danger factor.

rssjsb · 08/19/2014, 06:20 PM

Sounds like a micro brittle star. Perfectly safe and a good thing to have.

08/19/2014, 05:39 PM	#1
tanked_life Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 231	Invading worm?? Hello RC, Today in my biocube 29 saltwater reef, i found theses tentacles protruding from different areas on my LR. They are about the size of a human strand of hair (same with and stretching 1-2") and are white with red/brown rings or bands going down it. Can anyone identify this creature? Is it harmless or something I should Worry about? Thank you, any response will greatly be appreciated. p.s. I have read other forums and I am lead to believe it could be some sort of worm or micro brittle star. My concern is the danger factor.

08/19/2014, 06:20 PM	#2
rssjsb Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,243	Sounds like a micro brittle star. Perfectly safe and a good thing to have. __________________ Robin