Bloodworm??

chuck116 · 05-23-2007, 12:08 AM

I broke down my 55 gal to start filling my 180 and found what i think is a blood worm which came out of my lr.. it was black and had what looked like feelers on its sides. Is this a good thing to put back in my tank? or my refugium? Sorry if this is a stupid question... Im still very new at this... thanks.....

zero186 · 05-23-2007, 06:19 AM

hmm i thinking it is a bristle worm but i have never seen them black heres a great link to check things like this theres a bristle worm down in the list match the pic with the worm and see if thats it

http://www.xtalworld.com/Aquarium/hitchfaq.htm

chuck116 · 05-23-2007, 06:40 AM

Thanks for the reply ...yup thats it , it looked darker, but it may have been the lack of light in the tank...is it better of in the tank or the refugium?.... thanks . Peace back...

Geoff · 05-23-2007, 09:18 AM

it is just fine where it is. these are the janitors for the tank.

G~

zero186 · 05-23-2007, 08:43 PM

well no problem thats what we are here for

and yea they are fine and are just like hermits and snails they clean up so unless they are attcking things and taking over your tank theres no need to worry