Bristleworm or Fireworm ID?

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Hey all,

Found this 6 inch long worm in my 20g this morning when the lights were out. I’m aware that bristleworms are beneficial to the aquarium, but I just wanted to have some help IDing it, I am asking just in case it’s a fireworm.

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I don’t think it’s a bearded fireworm, but if you still have it a close up look at the head could confirm either way. A bearded fireworm has a distinctive caruncle on its head.
 
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I don’t think it’s a bearded fireworm, but if you still have it a close up look at the head could confirm either way. A bearded fireworm has a distinctive caruncle on its head.
Upon closer investigation the head doesn’t have the caruncle you mentioned. Thanks for the very helpful information, just wanted to be sure!!
 
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