What should be done with Bristle Worms - Page 2

corrado007 · 02-24-2007, 10:45 PM

I've released my little friend back into the tank due to a fair amount of support as to their beneficial nature. I suppose if he or any of his comrads become and issue in the future I'll just trap them again. Thanks for your input everyone.

Kirblit · 02-24-2007, 11:19 PM

I have a bunch of them in my 12g pod, they don't seem to harm anything and are always out at night cleaning up.

BigReepher · 02-28-2007, 12:30 AM

Most bristleworms are reef safe, detritus eaters that should be included as part of your clean up crew. They can grow to unbelievable sizes and still get along with other tank inhabitants. That being said they sometimes outgrow their owners tolerability. If you've ever mistakingly grabbed one you know exactly what I'm talkin about, it's like having hundreds of small metal slivers in your finger. $.02

iamkellogg · 03-07-2007, 02:48 AM

I have had the pleasure of being kissed by one of these devils and it was not pleasant. They can stay if I don't see them or if they are little. The little guy that got me hurt I can not imagine what a big sucker would feel like, OUCH!

Kelly

Frankie · 03-07-2007, 10:16 PM

I don't care for the look of them but i don't pull them either. Since i added sand to my tank i'm starting to see them. Before with the bare bottom i guess they lived in the rock. I'll have to see what happens over time but for now they stay.

View Poll Results: What should be done with Bristle Worms?
Leave it no matter what size it is	14	21.88%
Take it out no matter what size it is	7	10.94%
Leave it if it’s small (less than 3-4 inches)	33	51.56%
Take it out and put it in refugium	7	10.94%
Other	3	4.69%
Voters: 64. You may not vote on this poll

02-24-2007, 10:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
corrado007 Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 725 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What should be done with Bristle Worms I've released my little friend back into the tank due to a fair amount of support as to their beneficial nature. I suppose if he or any of his comrads become and issue in the future I'll just trap them again. Thanks for your input everyone. __________________ Justin Be the person your dog thinks you are. 90gal mixed reef w/40gal sump/fuge, ATO, NW-200 Skimmer, 2x 250W 10k Reeflux MH & 220W VHO actinics, Koralia #4 & #3, Mag 9.5 return, Aquacontroller jr., LR & LS, and community fish (Yellow Assessor, Orchid Dottyback, Yellow Watchman Goby, paired O clowns, Hippo Tang, 2 Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse, Neon Goby, 1 Baby Chromis, a very small algae blenny, and a Zebra Dartfish. Note: These guys are all small to medium in size) updated 7/31/08 Here's my 90gal Chronicle (Lots of pictures and DIY)

02-24-2007, 11:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
Kirblit Scopas Tang Join Date: May 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 411 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What should be done with Bristle Worms I have a bunch of them in my 12g pod, they don't seem to harm anything and are always out at night cleaning up. __________________ 125g RR Kirby My reef chronicle http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...s-125-a-3.html

02-28-2007, 12:30 AM	#18 (permalink)
BigReepher Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 474 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What should be done with Bristle Worms Most bristleworms are reef safe, detritus eaters that should be included as part of your clean up crew. They can grow to unbelievable sizes and still get along with other tank inhabitants. That being said they sometimes outgrow their owners tolerability. If you've ever mistakingly grabbed one you know exactly what I'm talkin about, it's like having hundreds of small metal slivers in your finger. $.02 __________________ I'm not a doctor but I'll take a look.

03-07-2007, 02:48 AM	#19 (permalink)
iamkellogg Star Polyps Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Owensville, IN Posts: 174 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What should be done with Bristle Worms I have had the pleasure of being kissed by one of these devils and it was not pleasant. They can stay if I don't see them or if they are little. The little guy that got me hurt I can not imagine what a big sucker would feel like, OUCH! Kelly

03-07-2007, 10:16 PM	#20 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 8,576 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: What should be done with Bristle Worms I don't care for the look of them but i don't pull them either. Since i added sand to my tank i'm starting to see them. Before with the bare bottom i guess they lived in the rock. I'll have to see what happens over time but for now they stay. __________________ If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

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