Bristle worms

[alanjdecker74]

I've got a few too many bristle worms. Currently

I know a few aren't bad eating waste, but they are getting out of control

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[Marty.h]

You must have excess detrius and feeding to heavy which will allow them to thrive build a bristle worm trap google them plenty of instructions online.

I would also look at cleaning up more like having a good vac and feed less if you are feeding a lot

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

good members of the cuc they get back in the rocks & eat debris where snails can't reach... +1 ^ there numbers will increase & decrease depending on how much you overfeed...

there are arrow crabs and some wrasses that will eat them, but not overfeeding is the key

 

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[spiraling]

Yuck
My tank used to look like that too. I cut way back on feedings and that helped. You don't need a trap, but a hole in a tupperware with filter floss, weight, and bait can catch a bunch. I was able to pull out 30 or so in a few days with a pair of tweezers. Now I still see a few from time to time, which is an acceptable amount for me.

 

[Oxylebius]

Did you feed them to get them to gather like that? Eww, I hope they aren't spawning

 

[CDMSeaLife]

This bristle worm trap works and catches surprisingly big ones.

 

[Dracko]

Three words. Coral banded shrimp.

 

[Oxylebius]

CDM, I have used that worm trap, it does work.

 

[desertcelt]

I've been a habitual over feeder in the past and in my 29 biocube I had a huge problem. In my 105, not so much, but I keep an eye out for them anyway and agree they do provide a service. I've heard they can kill clams and other sandbed dwelling corals if they are numerous.

 

[Oxylebius]

Some species of polychaete worms kill and eat clams and other don't. It depends on the species.

 

[Paul B]

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I've been a habitual over feeder in the past and in my 29 biocube I had a huge problem. In my 105, not so much, but I keep an eye out for them anyway and agree they do provide a service. I've heard they can kill clams and other sandbed dwelling corals if they are numerous.

I would not feed less. Yes bristleworms will grow larger but I can see your tank looks healthy and food does that. I would use a trap that you can buy or build for pennies as those things will grow very large and yes, they do kill clams. I also have a bunch of them and occasionally trap 30 or so to thin out the herd. We are much to worried about water, parameters, bristleworms and global warming but should be more aware of our tanks need for food to keep them in excellent condition as most fish are starving.

 

[bazmackem]

This bristle worm trap works and catches surprisingly big ones. View attachment 44015

Does this work on BOBBIT WORMS!!??!!