strange worm captured - need ID

[leahski]

hey, so i don't have a picture of this guy, but i'll describe him. it's definitely not a bristle worm.

- it's dark brownish red in color
- definitely segmented
- about 1/2 cm in width, about 4-5 cm long
it has a small protruded section of the head, but no visible head bristles or apendages or anything.

here's the weird parts
- there are definite bristles on the sides of the body, but not on the anterior "head" area (about 1 cm long, and fatter than the body). and, as it was swimming, they seemed to be acting like cilia.
- when provoked, it raises up its head, opens its "mouth" and two large fang-looking things come out!!! scary.

i was cleaning out my tank and suddenly it just appeared on the water's surface, wiggling around, swimming like a tadpole.
i removed it cause it's just tooooo weird to leave in my tank, esp. because i don't wear gloves.

but i'm super curious about what it is.
ID please? i know not having a picture makes it tough, but if you post pictures i know it can recognize whether its the same or not...

thanks!

 

[Boomer]

Worm Hitch Hikers

You are here "Reef Hitchhiker ID"

http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/reef-hitchhiker-id/

Look above your thread, there are all kinds of links for ID with pics

 

[charlesr1958]

Given the description of its color I would say that its likely a Eunicid spp. and if so, something to remove if you can catch it.

Chuck

 

[cbrownfish]

Sounds like a fireworm based on the description.

 

[Clownfish518]

I agree, sounds like a eunicid

need a picture though for an accurate id

 

[leahski]

thanks guys, i think you're definitely right - Eunicid.
i was just curious and as a scientist i like to know the names for things!