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I think that is definitely possible, it looks similar to when I look up "orange Medusa worm" are they bad? Or just detritivores?Medusa worm?
I have never had one, but what I have heard is that when they are alive they are fine, but when they die they supposedly release a deadly toxin into the water, which can kill fish, and any other living thing in the tank... That's what I heard at least.I think that is definitely possible, it looks similar to when I look up "orange Medusa worm" are they bad? Or just detritivores?
Looks like a spaghetti worm which is reef safeI noticed these weird worms? In my tank they eat food if I put it down there. They've recently been popping up all over the tank. What are they? And are they harmful?
Hair worm. Harmless detritivore.I think that is definitely possible, it looks similar to when I look up "orange Medusa worm" are they bad? Or just detritivores?
Hair worms are sometimes called "medusa worms" but are not the medusas that become toxic.I have never had one, but what I have heard is that when they are alive they are fine, but when they die they supposedly release a deadly toxin into the water, which can kill fish, and any other living thing in the tank... That's what I heard at least.
That's super great to know and very relieving! Thank you!Hair worms are sometimes called "medusa worms" but are not the medusas that becomes toxic.
Some sea cucumbers are also called medusa worms and *can* release toxins but likely not enough to take out the entire tank.