Worm, Purple middle with orange tips

[Dace]

i just got some stuff and put it in my 12gallon nano and notice some small worm that is purple in the middle and orange at the ends. what are these

 

[ezee]

Dave,

Pics?

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[Dace]

i have pic but can't find my usb cable

 

[ezee]

Dave,

Description of shape then (slug-like or bristle, fire worm)? Size?

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[Dace]

looks like a bristal worm, about 1 1/2", as thin as a q-tip. color, purple most of the body but the ends are orange. i also found one about a 1/4"

 

[zahner]

i have seen a few worms in my tank of similar description. i think they are eating my zoos.

 

[zahner]

here is what mine look like, are yours anything like this? these only seem to come out at night and are pretty hard to catch

 

[scarf_ace1981]

zahner i have those too. dozens. aren't they bristleworms?

 

[qckwzrd]

here is what mine look like, are yours anything like this? these only seem to come out at night and are pretty hard to catch

Those are bristle worms

 

[KathyC]

Definitely bristleworms. I have many, anybody need any?
They don't eat zoas.

 

[ReeferGoneMad]

the ones that eat zoos if im correct are fireworms, they are bristle worms but are very rare as opposed to the regular detrivore bristles we all have. if u notice them eating corals try to capture and take pics.

 

[Liz]

I got them too, they are harmless UNLESS you touch them "OUCH!" :Yikes: