Large green worm

flricordia · 08-18-2007, 04:42 AM

I found this about a month ago when I cracked open a piece of rock. I dropped it back into the tank and forgot about it. Comes out when lights go out. It is about 8-10 inches long, doesn't seem to be interested in prepared foods and what it eats I have no clue. Hasn't posed any threat to corals, inverts or fish.

Woodstock · 08-18-2007, 06:58 AM

Ewwww... I'll PM Boomer. We need an ID on that monster!!

Triggerjay · 08-18-2007, 07:24 AM

That looks totally cool! Hope its good!...

Jason

Melanie · 08-18-2007, 08:10 AM

Cool!

BoomerD · 08-18-2007, 08:48 AM

NICE find! Not sure what it is, maybe my evil twin can help with that.

charlesr1958 · 08-18-2007, 09:03 AM

A Nemertea (ribbon worm)

Generally, nemertines are carnivorous; most feed on small invertebrates like crustaceans and annelids, but some feed on the eggs of other invertebrates, and a few live inside the mantle cavity of molluscs and feed on microbes filtered out by the host.

I have more photo examples within my Hitch Hiker page.

Chuck

BEELZEBOB · 08-18-2007, 09:52 AM

you grab a line, ill grab a pole, and we'll go down to the fishin hole!

caitrina · 08-18-2007, 10:41 AM

That really makes you not want to put your glovelss hands in a tank...and makes you wonder what lurks in our house when the lights go out??????????????

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Boomer · 08-18-2007, 12:01 PM

Chuck is corrrect, a Ribbon worm

kinghokus420 · 08-18-2007, 02:17 PM

iam sooo glad thats in your tank and not mine. my wife freaks about seeing bristle worms.it is very cool looking though.

boozeman · 08-18-2007, 04:15 PM

ScubaDrew · 08-18-2007, 10:29 PM

BigAl07 · 08-20-2007, 10:40 AM

Wonder what that thing tastes like on a hotdog bun

Allen

kathywithbirds · 08-20-2007, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAl07

Wonder what that thing tastes like on a hotdog bun

Allen

eeewww.

blue_eyes53813 · 08-20-2007, 12:21 PM

ewwwwww yuck

08-18-2007, 04:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
flricordia Just Mike for short Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pensacola FL Posts: 599 View Gallery Karma Komment	Large green worm I found this about a month ago when I cracked open a piece of rock. I dropped it back into the tank and forgot about it. Comes out when lights go out. It is about 8-10 inches long, doesn't seem to be interested in prepared foods and what it eats I have no clue. Hasn't posed any threat to corals, inverts or fish.

08-18-2007, 06:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
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08-18-2007, 07:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
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08-18-2007, 08:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
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08-18-2007, 09:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
charlesr1958 Cabbage Leather Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mactan Island, The Philippines Posts: 359 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Large green worm A Nemertea (ribbon worm) Generally, nemertines are carnivorous; most feed on small invertebrates like crustaceans and annelids, but some feed on the eggs of other invertebrates, and a few live inside the mantle cavity of molluscs and feed on microbes filtered out by the host. I have more photo examples within my Hitch Hiker page. Chuck __________________ __________________________________________ Chuck's Addiction Reef & Reef Aquarium Articles and Links

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08-18-2007, 12:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
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