Unknown Critter

[PotHuntR]

I have spotted an unknown critter in my tank. It looks a bit like a centipede when he stretches out put when it notices me it shrinks in size. I do not see any eyes and I know he can move around because I saw him in another rock the other day. It is a light brownish red color. I think he was just eating my feather duster. Not from the tip but rather from the base. I have also had a couple of crabs strangely die I am wondering if it is him? I do not have a picture and don't think he would stay still for me to get one. Has anyone any suggestions? Or seen anything matching this description?

 

[steve-s]

Sounds like either a Eunicid or Bristleworm, some type of polychaete anyway.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-04/rs/index.php

What kind of crabs, are you sure these are not molts, have you heard any clicking noises from the tank at night?
Please post your water quality/chemistry numbers.

Cheers
Steve

 

[PotHuntR]

I will get those numbers up for you tomorrow. Pretty sure it's not a bristle worm. the apendages look very solid. They are kind of in the shape of a trapezoid. When extended they stretch with the body and become elongated.

 

[charlesr1958]

Hopefully you can find what you are looking for within these pages

Chuck's Hitch Hikers

 

[Boomer]

Stretches out, shrinks back, brown, no eyes, almost sounds like a Peanut worm

http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10&hl=en&lr=&q=peanut+worm+&btnG=Search