Feather Duster Worm

[Subatomic Disruption]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/subatom/marine/yellow2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/subatom/marine/purple.jpg

I recently bought this 2 worms.. I need help identifying what species these worms are. Been feeding them liquid food for fish fry.

Thanks :-D

[tepelus]

dunno, but they are perdy!

[ams31]

I believe they are feather dusters, but I am not 100%.

[FishinInTheDark]

I would guess it's of the order Sabellastarte. Gorgeous specimens!

[romunov]

They will need a lot of phytoplankton. The current feed is too big.

[Subatomic Disruption]

After searching online I think its Sabellastarte magnifica.

I found this pic online and it colour is similar to one of my worm.
http://photos.fishindex.com/sab/sabellastarte_magnifica_feather_duster2506.jpg

Can anyone confirm?

I think its eating the food because the worms seem to be excreting daily. The tank is small, about 7 gallons only and I have to feed daily because the tank is very clean. :? But I can't be sure. Will liquid food for coral do?

[Sugar Magnolia]

You'll want to feed it phytoplankton. Pretty dusters!

[romunov]

I think its eating the food because the worms seem to be excreting daily.
Can you say "pseudofeces"?
Culturing phytoplankton (http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/aug2002/breeder.htm)
Filter-Feeding Food, Featherdusters, And Phytoplankton (http://www.dtplankton.com/phytoplankton/articles/filterfood.html)

I suggest you get on it asap.