Regal Tang Vs Bristle Worm

scuba22 · 11-24-2005, 11:43 AM

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.

Everyone have a great day and thanks!

Woodstock · 11-24-2005, 11:10 PM

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 · 11-25-2005, 01:14 AM

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

http://www.aquadirect.com/store/cust...me.php?cat=185

good luck

scuba22 · 11-25-2005, 04:51 AM

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)

thanks for the info

11-24-2005, 11:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
scuba22 Star Polyps Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 165 View Gallery Karma Komment	Regal Tang Vs Bristle Worm 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. Everyone have a great day and thanks! __________________ Michele's Myocaridum D i g i t a l E x p r e s s i o n s http://micheles-myocardium.com

11-24-2005, 11:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,649 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Regal Tang Vs Bristle Worm 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. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

11-25-2005, 01:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jerome Serpent Star Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SF bay area Posts: 221 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Regal Tang Vs Bristle Worm they sell briste worm traps I have used this one in the past with good success http://www.aquadirect.com/store/cust...me.php?cat=185 good luck __________________ The world only goes round by misunderstanding.

11-25-2005, 04:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
scuba22 Star Polyps Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 165 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Regal Tang Vs Bristle Worm 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) thanks for the info __________________ Michele's Myocaridum D i g i t a l E x p r e s s i o n s http://micheles-myocardium.com

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