unknown worm

blueoceandiver · 01-27-2004, 10:17 PM

these things are like little rabbits,im thinking they are bad but cant get an id off the web.any thoughts of what they are...other than flats....the tube and red spot are the butt end

thanks

Boomer · 01-27-2004, 11:07 PM

are like little rabbits

Yes, and that is why we call them Sea Hares

It is an Aplysid. And yours is very similar to this one

http://www.seaslugforum.net/aplysaga.htm

I forgot, they are algae eaters

mnreefman · 01-27-2004, 11:56 PM

nice id, i was thinking the same thing, however i thought they were bigger thsn thst

wooddood · 01-28-2004, 06:23 AM

good job boomer.

blueoceandiver · 01-28-2004, 07:16 AM

i was told they were the dreaded red flat worm ....im hoping that they were wrong and you where right because they are in my show tank now...grrrrr.ill do a better search on sea hare when i get home tonight and THANKS for the info it helps alot

NaH2O · 01-28-2004, 07:34 AM

Nice ID Boomer! Karma!

ScottT1980 · 01-28-2004, 09:38 AM

I can't believe I am even questioning Boomer

and while it could be the nudibranch ID, I still say it could also be a flatworm. It looks like there is another flatworm at the top right corner of the picture as well. When you say, "they are like rabbits" are you reffering to their reproduction rates? If so, then I would almost assuredly say you have the red flatworm.

Its tough to tell by that picture but just a hunch on my part...

Take er easy
Scott T.

mnreefman · 01-28-2004, 12:12 PM

how big are these?

NaH2O · 01-28-2004, 12:21 PM

Isn't a nudibranch a type of flatworm? Sorry if that is a dense question - I'll blame it on my serious head cold. Did the statement "they are like rabbits" mean they resembled rabbits or they were multiplying like rabbits? I thought that it really only took one worm - they can divide themselves, or reproduce sexually, or both.....Boy my head cold is a doosy! lol

Boomer · 01-28-2004, 12:24 PM

OK Scott, lets question Boomer

Blue

Do these look more like this and how many of these do you have. You did say "these". Also try for a bettter pic, pulll one out >And how big are they. The imgae you posted sure looks like a hare, but it could be a flat worm that is just cureld up and looks like a hare

I beginning to think Scott is correct

http://www.seaslugforum.net/display....tworm2&id=5836

Here is a website to go visit

http://www.rzuser.uni-heidelberg.de/~bu6/index.html

Boomer · 01-28-2004, 12:30 PM

Isn't a nudibranch a type of flatworm?

No Nikki, it is a sea shell with no shell or a seashell with an internal shell.

ScottT1980 · 01-28-2004, 12:31 PM

Quote:

OK Scott, lets question Boomer

Dont worry Boomer, I still defer to your judgement on 99.9% of things...

Boomer · 01-28-2004, 12:34 PM

I think this will be one of those .1 % times

It is always nice to be questioned and double checked. If you hadn't questioned then where would we be but maybe 100 % incorrect.

blueoceandiver · 01-28-2004, 05:36 PM

ok im back from work....the first link is an exact match,so i do have the dreaded reds

so do i let em go and hope for the best or try to kill em with flatworm exit and take a chance of killing my tank when they die and give off the nasty excretions?(sp)

Boomer · 01-28-2004, 05:43 PM

What first link

This one was the first link and they are not worms. How many do you have ? Yoiu will not find these in high numbers 1 or 2. If you have many more,i.e 5, 10 ,20 etc.. them more than likely they are flat worms. Try for a new pic some we are sure

. If it is a Aplysid, it will have two "rabbit like ears"

http://www.seaslugforum.net/aplysaga.htm

or this one, red flat worms

http://www.seaslugforum.net/display....tworm2&id=5836

01-27-2004, 10:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
blueoceandiver Midas Blenny Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: rockledge fla. Posts: 92 View Gallery Karma Komment	unknown worm these things are like little rabbits,im thinking they are bad but cant get an id off the web.any thoughts of what they are...other than flats....the tube and red spot are the butt end thanks

01-27-2004, 11:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,072 View Gallery Karma Komment	are like little rabbits Yes, and that is why we call them Sea Hares It is an Aplysid. And yours is very similar to this one http://www.seaslugforum.net/aplysaga.htm I forgot, they are algae eaters __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be. Last edited by Boomer : 01-27-2004 at 11:19 PM.

01-27-2004, 11:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
mnreefman Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,393 View Gallery Karma Komment	nice id, i was thinking the same thing, however i thought they were bigger thsn thst __________________ http://reefrock.com

01-28-2004, 06:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	good job boomer. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

01-28-2004, 07:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,928 View Gallery Karma Komment	Nice ID Boomer! Karma! __________________ ~Nikki~

01-28-2004, 07:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
blueoceandiver Midas Blenny Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: rockledge fla. Posts: 92 View Gallery Karma Komment	i was told they were the dreaded red flat worm ....im hoping that they were wrong and you where right because they are in my show tank now...grrrrr.ill do a better search on sea hare when i get home tonight and THANKS for the info it helps alot

01-28-2004, 09:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
ScottT1980 Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,484 View Gallery Karma Komment	I can't believe I am even questioning Boomer and while it could be the nudibranch ID, I still say it could also be a flatworm. It looks like there is another flatworm at the top right corner of the picture as well. When you say, "they are like rabbits" are you reffering to their reproduction rates? If so, then I would almost assuredly say you have the red flatworm. Its tough to tell by that picture but just a hunch on my part... Take er easy Scott T. __________________ My Tank

01-28-2004, 12:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
mnreefman Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,393 View Gallery Karma Komment	how big are these? __________________ http://reefrock.com

01-28-2004, 12:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,928 View Gallery Karma Komment	Isn't a nudibranch a type of flatworm? Sorry if that is a dense question - I'll blame it on my serious head cold. Did the statement "they are like rabbits" mean they resembled rabbits or they were multiplying like rabbits? I thought that it really only took one worm - they can divide themselves, or reproduce sexually, or both.....Boy my head cold is a doosy! lol __________________ ~Nikki~

01-28-2004, 12:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,072 View Gallery Karma Komment	OK Scott, lets question Boomer Blue Do these look more like this and how many of these do you have. You did say "these". Also try for a bettter pic, pulll one out >And how big are they. The imgae you posted sure looks like a hare, but it could be a flat worm that is just cureld up and looks like a hare I beginning to think Scott is correct http://www.seaslugforum.net/display....tworm2&id=5836 Here is a website to go visit http://www.rzuser.uni-heidelberg.de/~bu6/index.html __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be. Last edited by Boomer : 01-28-2004 at 12:31 PM.

01-28-2004, 12:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,072 View Gallery Karma Komment	Isn't a nudibranch a type of flatworm? No Nikki, it is a sea shell with no shell or a seashell with an internal shell. __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

01-28-2004, 12:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,072 View Gallery Karma Komment	I think this will be one of those .1 % times It is always nice to be questioned and double checked. If you hadn't questioned then where would we be but maybe 100 % incorrect. __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

01-28-2004, 05:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
blueoceandiver Midas Blenny Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: rockledge fla. Posts: 92 View Gallery Karma Komment	ok im back from work....the first link is an exact match,so i do have the dreaded reds so do i let em go and hope for the best or try to kill em with flatworm exit and take a chance of killing my tank when they die and give off the nasty excretions?(sp)

01-28-2004, 05:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,072 View Gallery Karma Komment	What first link This one was the first link and they are not worms. How many do you have ? Yoiu will not find these in high numbers 1 or 2. If you have many more,i.e 5, 10 ,20 etc.. them more than likely they are flat worms. Try for a new pic some we are sure . If it is a Aplysid, it will have two "rabbit like ears" http://www.seaslugforum.net/aplysaga.htm or this one, red flat worms http://www.seaslugforum.net/display....tworm2&id=5836 __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be. Last edited by Boomer : 01-28-2004 at 05:53 PM.

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