How would you get rid of the worms in your tank?

32Bit_Fish · 01-13-2007, 04:53 PM

Hi all,

I just set up my tank yesterday and I've already seen one small worm in the tank. It probably came with the Live rocks.

A tank that has too much nutrient may cause the over population of the worms. Would they be able to survive in a tank that has no live stocks in it? if so, for how long?

My question is how would you get rid of your worms in your tank? Are there any fish or shrimps that would hunt them down?

Thanks

reefjitsu · 01-13-2007, 04:58 PM

Leave them alone, most of the worms you will encounter will be beneficial to your reef.

kyle1284 · 01-13-2007, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by reefjitsu

Leave them alone, most of the worms you will encounter will be beneficial to your reef.

agreed but if u want to get rid of them a 6 line wras will do the job at times

lcstorc · 01-13-2007, 05:53 PM

Many fish will eat worms if they can catch them, but most are harmless and can be a good addition to your cleaning crew. Unless they get really big or are proven to be a harmful worm, I would leave them be. If you really want to get rid of them you can get a worm trap. It's a tube and you put bait in the middle. The entrance is designed so the worms can get in but not out.

32Bit_Fish · 01-13-2007, 06:06 PM

Ok thanks. I will leave them along for now.

I added several grocery shrimps in my tank and when would I see an Ammonia spike?

I just tested Ammonia and the result was 0.

lcstorc · 01-13-2007, 06:34 PM

In a day or 2 I would expect things to get started.

32Bit_Fish · 01-13-2007, 06:54 PM

There is a hole on top of the skimmer cup cover. There are a lot of bubbles and foams coming out of that hole. Should I use a tissue paper to block that hole?

I dont want it to drip to the floor...

any idea? thanks

lcstorc · 01-13-2007, 07:02 PM

What kind of skimmer? Off of the top of my head I would say the hole is there for a reason so don't plug it up. You may want to adjust your skimmer to run a bit less wet. That should handle the problem for you.

32Bit_Fish · 01-13-2007, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by lcstorc

What kind of skimmer? Off of the top of my head I would say the hole is there for a reason so don't plug it up. You may want to adjust your skimmer to run a bit less wet. That should handle the problem for you.

It's a remora hang-on skimmer. I already moved the cup level up. maybe move it up a little more..

BTW, having so much foams and bubbles in the skimmer's cup, does it indicate something is happening in the water?

I had tested run my skimmer on a fresh water tank before n I've never seen so much foam an bubbles in the cup. Is it because the salt in the water?

PhilOlsen · 01-13-2007, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 32Bit_Fish

It's a remora hang-on skimmer. I already moved the cup level up. maybe move it up a little more..

Have you tried closing the valve on the air hose a bit?

32Bit_Fish · 01-13-2007, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PhilOlsen

Have you tried closing the valve on the air hose a bit?

no, I haven't tried that. Everything is at the factory setting.

I cleaned the cup again and moved it up a little more. let's see what happen

kyle1284 · 01-13-2007, 07:30 PM

i have a remora pro and that beauty pumps out the filthiest foam i have ever seen... just give it time

32Bit_Fish · 01-13-2007, 08:36 PM

I'm going back the manual to see if I can play with the valve

Cougra · 01-14-2007, 09:18 AM

I agree with everyone about leaving the worms there as they are beneficial to the tank as scavengers.

However, if you do decide to remove them, use some protection on your hands as those vristles can hurt and if you are lucky enough to get a fire worm they really hurt a lot. I mean they REALLY REALLY hurt! Be safe do NOT pick up worms with your bare hands.

Here is a thread that you may wish to read as well about the Reefkeeping Dangers!

32Bit_Fish · 01-14-2007, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Cougra

I agree with everyone about leaving the worms there as they are beneficial to the tank as scavengers.

However, if you do decide to remove them, use some protection on your hands as those vristles can hurt and if you are lucky enough to get a fire worm they really hurt a lot. I mean they REALLY REALLY hurt! Be safe do NOT pick up worms with your bare hands.

Here is a thread that you may wish to read as well about the Reefkeeping Dangers!

Thanks for the link and the information is very useful as everyone know accident do happens.

BTW, what type of gloves can I wear when cleaning a reef tank? one of those thin medical rubber gloves fine?

01-13-2007, 04:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
32Bit_Fish Sea Pen Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 345 View Gallery Karma Komment	How would you get rid of the worms in your tank? Hi all, I just set up my tank yesterday and I've already seen one small worm in the tank. It probably came with the Live rocks. A tank that has too much nutrient may cause the over population of the worms. Would they be able to survive in a tank that has no live stocks in it? if so, for how long? My question is how would you get rid of your worms in your tank? Are there any fish or shrimps that would hunt them down? Thanks

01-13-2007, 04:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
reefjitsu Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Magic City Posts: 748 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How would you get rid of the worms in your tank? Leave them alone, most of the worms you will encounter will be beneficial to your reef. __________________ You can't give up hope just because it's hopeless. You got to keep on hoping and cover your ears and go "blah blah blah blah"- Futurama

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,786 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How would you get rid of the worms in your tank? Many fish will eat worms if they can catch them, but most are harmless and can be a good addition to your cleaning crew. Unless they get really big or are proven to be a harmful worm, I would leave them be. If you really want to get rid of them you can get a worm trap. It's a tube and you put bait in the middle. The entrance is designed so the worms can get in but not out. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

01-13-2007, 06:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
32Bit_Fish Sea Pen Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 345 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How would you get rid of the worms in your tank? Ok thanks. I will leave them along for now. I added several grocery shrimps in my tank and when would I see an Ammonia spike? I just tested Ammonia and the result was 0.

01-13-2007, 06:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,786 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How would you get rid of the worms in your tank? In a day or 2 I would expect things to get started. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

01-13-2007, 06:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
32Bit_Fish Sea Pen Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 345 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How would you get rid of the worms in your tank? There is a hole on top of the skimmer cup cover. There are a lot of bubbles and foams coming out of that hole. Should I use a tissue paper to block that hole? I dont want it to drip to the floor... any idea? thanks

01-13-2007, 07:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,786 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How would you get rid of the worms in your tank? What kind of skimmer? Off of the top of my head I would say the hole is there for a reason so don't plug it up. You may want to adjust your skimmer to run a bit less wet. That should handle the problem for you. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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32Bit_Fish Sea Pen Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 345 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How would you get rid of the worms in your tank? I'm going back the manual to see if I can play with the valve

01-14-2007, 09:18 AM	#14 (permalink)
Cougra Dragon Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2,216 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How would you get rid of the worms in your tank? I agree with everyone about leaving the worms there as they are beneficial to the tank as scavengers. However, if you do decide to remove them, use some protection on your hands as those vristles can hurt and if you are lucky enough to get a fire worm they really hurt a lot. I mean they REALLY REALLY hurt! Be safe do NOT pick up worms with your bare hands. Here is a thread that you may wish to read as well about the Reefkeeping Dangers! __________________ Michelle Just because something CAN be done, it doesn't mean that it SHOULD be done!

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