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Help identifying these really small worm / fluttering things.

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Justin S., Jul 23, 2014.

  1. Jul 23, 2014 #1
    Justin S. Pleasant Hill

    Justin S. Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I've posted a link here to a video I took of my aquarium substrate, I've noticed hundreds of these little guys in my substrate & I'm not sure what they are. The last quarter of the footage shows it very clearly.
    Secondly: I've noticed my starfish has developed a webbing between his arms. I imagine this is normal, but can anybody chime in?
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    https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=D222BEDC72AF93E4!2847&authkey=!AIEV-HVwerfEpgg&ithint=video%2cmp4
     
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  2. Jul 23, 2014 #2
    PatrickWest

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    The little critters in your sand bed are amphipods, nothing to worry about.
    As for the starfish I don't know.
     
  3. Jul 23, 2014 #3
    PatrickWest

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    I just watched the video again and I did see a worm this time.
    Sorry it's late lol.
    I can't give you a name but this might help

    http://www.chucksaddiction.com/hitchworms.html
     
  4. Jul 30, 2014 #4
    vikubz Cedar Falls

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    Lots of small worms of various sorts are common in reef tanks. I have spaghetti worms galore, as well as many other types including the ever popular bristle worm. Nothing to worry about, just don't over feed.
     
  5. Aug 22, 2014 #5
    Justin S. Pleasant Hill

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    So my amphipod population is insane! I have amphipods as much as one inch long, they are everywhere. I've heard about the long nose hawk fish and would like to add it to my 30gallon tank. There's a mated pair of gold striped maroon clowns in there right now. The female is extremely territorial & very aggressive and would probably eat the hairs off my arm if I didn't wear gloves while working in there, she even barrages the algae magnet when I clean the glass! My concern is: will the Hawkfish and the Maroon Clowns get along or will it be to the death?
     

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