Need help identifying this worm

[cookiemn]

I discovered a worm on my live rock this evening. It is colored light yellow with one end having a red tip. I also noticed a black mark near the red tip. I picked up the worm with my aqua gloves and placed it in a plastic container until I could identify it. Is this a good worm or a bad one?

 

[mr_meoffiii]

Do you have a picture?

 

[NaH2O]

If you can't get a picture, let me direct you to a couple of sites:

Hitchhiker FAQ Scroll down to "Ok, so how do I find what I have"

Odd Critters by Dr. Ron

Polychaete Identification

 

[cookiemn]

Thanks Nikki for the links. I think what I have is a ribbon worm or nemertean. I am now trying to figure out whether I should put it back in my tank.

 

[cookiemn]

I found this article. I don't think I am going to put this worm back in my tank. I probably have enough in there as it is.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-01/rs/index.htm

 

[Ray Pollett]

Thanks for the sites Nikki! I only had links for one of them

Ray