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the centipede looking thing sounds kinda like a bristle worm and if it is it is not a good thing. I had one in my tank as a hitch hiker and I put the handle of a wooden spoon that I use to move things around with in the tank near it and it latched on. I immediately pulled it out and flushed it.

This is a bristle worm.

Actually Nightshade that is typically not the kind of bristleworm found in our aquariums. We have this skinny red kind, and these are totally ok. They are a pain in the finger if you touch them, but they serve a purpose as part of the clean up crew. As in anything, you hope to not have the population get out of control. But a couple dozen aren't going to hurt anything, except a finger if you touch them.

Originally Posted by NightShade

the centipede looking thing sounds kinda like a bristle worm and if it is it is not a good thing. I had one in my tank as a hitch hiker and I put the handle of a wooden spoon that I use to move things around with in the tank near it and it latched on. I immediately pulled it out and flushed it.

This is a bristle worm.

NM you changed your pic LOL

I'll second Jessy, they're great little dentrivors and almost all species are benificial.

If its your standard bristle worm, its not really an issue unless you just dont like them. They shouldnt over tank your tank unless you have a nutrient issue, like being a heavy handed feeder.

Definitely a bristle worm, red and white in color. Cool little critters, I've counted two of them so far Thanks guys!

As everyone else has said, bristle worms can be great for the tank, just not for your finger. Someone needs to write a worm guide since they're one of the most misunderstood reef animals.