Is this thing good or bad?

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Is this thing good or bad?

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I was aquascaping my tank with new rocks and found this thing. its really cool! If I look at it closely I can actually see its blood flowing through its veins up and down its body. Like little red lines traveling around. Very fascinating! Anyway is this thing good or bad? I took it out of the tank for now just incase, that way I won't have to hunt for it. Probably a bunch in the substrate.

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It looks like a bristleworm. It's a myth that they're all bad...most stay quite small and are good janitors... but some can get huge and potentially cause problems...
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so wouldn't hurt to get rid of it? can my puffer eat it? lol
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have you ever seen the movie? :scared:The Tingler :scared:
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I've got tons of them. Great detritus eaters.
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http://www.xtalworld.com/Aquarium/hitchfaq.htm is a great sire for looking up hitchhikers...
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AWESOME! Thanks CarmenH
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You're welcome :-)
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dude, you need a cheap scope ;) haha Once you get one you'll be hooked and be able to take fantastic shots :)
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If you start to get to many a sixline wrasse or any Pseudocheilinus will pick off the small ones very quickly.
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