ReefSquad and R2R STAFF GIVEAWAY CONTEST

[NY_Caveman]

Another option, @RichtheReefer21 is to take all legitimate guess attempts after the 24 hour window, write the post number on a piece of paper, and pick 3 out of a hat at random. I do not think anyone would scoff at that.

Then, whatever you pick, that is the worm, LOL. Some things are just tough to make a 100% positive ID without personal observation or dissection.

 

[hdsoftail1065]

Another option, @RichtheReefer21 is to take all legitimate guess attempts after the 24 hour window, write the post number on a piece of paper, and pick 3 out of a hat at random. I do not think anyone would scoff at that.

Then, whatever you pick, that is the worm, LOL. Some things are just tough to make a 100% positive ID without personal observation or dissection.

That's another good idea Caveman! But to be honest @RichtheReefer21 whatever you decide is fine my friend.

I had a blast and I'm sure everyone else did as well. Sometimes the journey is more rewarding than the destination! I can probably speak for most of us when I say what you are doing is great and we really appreciate people like you. It's the kindness and thoughtfulness you have displayed that makes R2R a special place. We had fun and I hope you figure out the mystery beast that lurks in the depths of your tank.

 

[RichtheReefer21]

This was done to avoid shipping costs;Hilarious
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I just re read that whole post. That's hilarious. I was really hoping @Lasse would stop in and join the fun considering his bobbit worm experience with the anaconda his friend found last year. Ha.

 

[RichtheReefer21]

Another option, @RichtheReefer21 is to take all legitimate guess attempts after the 24 hour window, write the post number on a piece of paper, and pick 3 out of a hat at random. I do not think anyone would scoff at that!

Then, whatever you pick, that is the worm, LOL. Some things are just tough to make a 100% positive ID without personal observation or dissection.

I spit out my tea when I read this. Died laughin' bri.. whew, big breaths.

See, where I went wrong was...

I should have consulted someone with planning ahead skills like yourself to assist in the logistics of the giveaway. I just jump into fires and then MacGuyver everything with duct tape and zip ties!

No worries as long as you promise to help @RichtheReefer21 with the answer key - he seems to have misplaced his copy!

Well, you see, uhm... ya....

;Muted

 

[RichtheReefer21]

That's another good idea Caveman! But to be honest @RichtheReefer21 whatever you decide is fine my friend.

I had a blast and I'm sure everyone else did as well. Sometimes the journey is more rewarding than the destination! I can probably speak for most of us when I say what you are doing is great and we really appreciate people like you. It's the kindness and thoughtfulness you have displayed that makes R2R a special place. We had fun and I hope you figure out the mystery beast that lurks in the depths of your tank.

Thanks for the thoughtful messages shawn. And if you all (The squad and staff) have enjoyed it and get to be on the receiving end of things for a giveaway, I couldnt resist the idea of reefsquad members bickering over the details of a juvenile 1" worm I found in my tank by luck. And I couldnt think of a more fitting gesture than spreading my favorite coral colony across the tanks of the ones who got me here and made it possible to grow such a beautiful piece of the marine world in my home.

#r2rforlife
#r2r4life

I am going to charge my phone, I will try to announce the winners tonight.

 

[RichtheReefer21]

I gotta ask, even though u already have claimed a head of ur own, @Fudsey ...

What do u think it is?

 

[Fudsey]

I was thinking bobbit because of the head but the eyes threw me but there were a few other guesses that looked a lot like it too.... Not really sure

 

[RichtheReefer21]

#reefsquad and #r2rstaff

PM me your final guesses if you havent already guessed.

If you have guessed/speculated 2 or more different species in this thread YOU MUST CHOOSE 1 AND PM ME.

DUE TO INTERNATIONAL TIME ZONE DIFFERENCES, THE NEW PM ENTRY DEADLINE IS GOING TO BE 8 A.M. EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST)

Winners will be announced at 10 A.M. EST ON JUNE 4TH.

Thanks to everyone who has helped make this possible. Including @thejuice24 over at Craftsman Corals.

Thanks for the saw Johnny

 

[12gallonsofhex]

What an awesome idea! Way to support the folks who support us. Good luck to all those amazing reefsquad peeps!

 

[gmcc14]

So cool, nice job!

 

[RichtheReefer21]

What an awesome idea! Way to support the folks who support us. Good luck to all those amazing reefsquad peeps!

So cool, nice job!

Thanks for stopping by and showing the people behind the machine some support and love!

 

[thejuice24]

It was my honor Rick. Glad I could be a part of this awesome opportunity for the crew at R2R.

John - Craftsman Corals

 

[RichtheReefer21]

@KJ has bowed out of this since he already has a dendro, and thus assisted me in the I.D. of this worm.

Doing a few double checks on some guesses that weren't what KJ thinks it might be. To make sure before we announce the winners.

Hang tight!

 

[RichtheReefer21]

@RichtheReefer21 How do we know if we have identified it correctly?

Are u missing a banner? This is reefsquad and r2r staff only? Unless I'm missing something orrrrr?

 

[RichtheReefer21]

@RichtheReefer21 this thread is cutting edge brother;Woot;Woot This is my first time seeing it.

I am going with Lumbricus terrestris to add a mystery with in a mystery

Too funny. EARTHWORM IS THE WINNER! I'll frame a photo of the dendro and send u it.

 

[RichtheReefer21]

Well... it's down to 2 in my mind.

@KJ 's I.D. :
Phyllodocidae

My second option, and they are very close:
Platynereis

If you watch my video, when the worm is viewed from the top down, I think I see 2 sets of "red eyes". Which is making me lean to Platynereis.

To be honest I do not feel comfortable or think I have a position based off me being a novice to declare the correct specie. Ugh

 

[RichtheReefer21]

#reefsquad

Maybe we should vote? ;Writing

 

[DSC reef]

My vote is #1

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

#1

 

[RichtheReefer21]

I do not want to step on toes. But the phyllo clearly has 2 eyes in all the pictures I saw...

Unless I am mistaken, zoom in on the head area... this photo was taken from my video...

It clearly has 4 eyes or red Marks. I cannot find a photo of a Phyllo with the same markings or 4 eyes