Regal Tang Vs Bristle Worm

[scuba22]

Hey all..
Happy Thanksgiving!

question:
my regal tang had a run-in with our fire worm, I believe.
She's got, well...about 8 bristles stuck in her by her dorsal fin.

Can this massive worm hurt her or any other fish?
might these bristles be stinging her now? -she seems unaffected-


This worm is about 10" long - I caught a smaller one about a month ago that was maybe 5" (used my longest hemostat) - how can I catch this monster,
it's also eating thru my rock.:cry1:

Everyone have a great day and thanks!

 

[Woodstock]

Wow.. 10"!! Try a stocking/panty hose and bait it with a small piece of shrimp. Or, try a plastic/glass container - place it at an angle with the opening 'uphill' and bait it with a small piece of shrimp... the idea is that the worm will not be able to get out once he goes for the food. Good luck and keep us posted

Ohh... the tang should be fine.

 

[Jerome]

they sell briste worm traps I have used this one in the past with good success

http://www.aquadirect.com/store/customer/home.php?cat=185

good luck

 

[scuba22]

thanks - this guy is a monster!
when I saw it leave the rock and go into the sand and
it kept on going and going..I was freaked. But now I am determined to
catch him!
I'll post his obit..(soon I hope):angel3:

thanks for the info