The creatures under the liverock

benjoss · #1 05-09-2002, 03:27 PM

I just went and picked up a piece of liverock in my tank and about ten to fifteen little centipede type things fell to the bottom of the tank. They were flesh colored with a little bit of black in the center. Do you guys or gals know what they are and is it OK to have that many under one rock?

Aquattro · #2 05-09-2002, 03:47 PM

Ben, those are Bristle worms. They're good.

benjoss · #3 05-09-2002, 08:05 PM

How did I get them and what role do they play in the tanks ecosystem?

Good news that are are fine.

Thanks

DJ88 · #4 05-09-2002, 08:12 PM

They came in on your LR most likely and clean up detrius. Wastes and such. If a snail dies or something else these guys will clean the mess up before it can turn into ammonia. Throw a piece of clam or scallop in your tank after lights out. then watch the worms appear. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Samw · #5 05-09-2002, 08:36 PM

What about spaghetti worms? I've got quite a few of those. Any benefit to keep those in the sandbed?

Bob I · #6 05-11-2002, 12:28 PM

Yes Spaghetti worms are also good for your sandbed.

Mak · #7 05-12-2002, 12:16 AM

My Spaghetti worms are always cruz'n on my rocks :cool: .