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Old 02-17-2009, 01:31 PM
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This morning I just happened to get a glimpse of something dark in my tank,
I had just turned on a night light and just peaked in and to my wonderous
eyes saw something scoot into a tiny hole in the rock I am guessing maybe
half an inch with tentacles and maybe a small head looks almost fuzzy. I
can see it sticking out a bit from the hole. What could it be? If I didn't know
better I'd say it was a catapillar. Looks black to me.
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Old 02-17-2009, 02:27 PM
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how fast did it move? could be a mantis?
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Old 02-17-2009, 02:54 PM
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Since you described it as "caterpillar" like in appearance, I'd say it's probably a type of bristle worm. You'd have to catch it to properly ID it.
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Old 02-17-2009, 03:10 PM
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it moved very quickly. Hmm bristle I dunno. Possible I guess.
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it moved very quickly. Hmm bristle I dunno. Possible I guess.
Moved quickly? Eunicid worm is my bet.
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Moved quickly? Eunicid worm is my bet.
Good hunch,that was my gut instinct, could be a number of other worms though.
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Old 02-17-2009, 04:45 PM
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Good, bad or indifferent?
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Good, bad or indifferent?
Could be any one of the above. Monitor your livestock and make sure things aren't going missing, if they are....get it out!
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Old 02-17-2009, 05:02 PM
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Okay, I am hearing some clicking coming from in there, never heard it before and have
added nothing new to tank. Hmm
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Clicking is usually a sign of a Mantis. Well that or a Pistol Shrimp.
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