little worm?

ixp7633 · 08-16-2006, 11:05 AM

At night this little worm comes out
any idea what it is?

JY13131 · 08-16-2006, 11:34 AM

I think it is a little bristleworm

Paintbug · 08-16-2006, 02:25 PM

looks like a Sipunculan AKA Peanut Worm. does it look like its picking at the rocks, and dart back into the rocks when you shine a light on it? or does it crawl around?
http://www.ronshimek.com/Animal%20Gr...ipunculans.htm

ixp7633 · 08-16-2006, 02:45 PM

ya it looks around until i get close then when i turn the light on it darts into his hole

Paintbug · 08-16-2006, 03:54 PM

yep sounds like its a peanut. these are great to have in the tank, they are good detrivoes. you may see some little sticks that look like they were made from detritus, thats the worms waste.

ixp7633 · 08-16-2006, 04:29 PM

yup that sounds about right