In 2008, during a late night flashlight reef expedition, I discovered something new and somewhat alarming. When the light shone on the critter in question, it could be described as a bright orange worm. As soon as the worm sensed the light, it retracted with lightning speed deep into the rockwork's crevices, completely out of sight.

Unsure of its identification, it is still a pest that needs to be removed from the reef aquarium. By relating my experience, I hope to help you learn what it looks like, how it acts, and how to remove it. Here is my story:
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