Bristle worm?
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novahobbies
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Well, my vote would be to leave them alone unless they're really large and out in the open all the time...which they probably won't be. Bristleworms are considered to be a fairly beneficial part of your CUC, especially in FOWLR setups, and they usually don't get in the way. You can remove any big ones you come across by hand, but the small ones should be left alone to clean up after the fish.
If you really want to get rid of them, I know a few wrasses eat bristle worms. Usually only the small ones, though.....you'll still need to remove the big ones by hand. Some triggerfish have also been known to chow down on bristle worms as well.
If you really want to get rid of them, I know a few wrasses eat bristle worms. Usually only the small ones, though.....you'll still need to remove the big ones by hand. Some triggerfish have also been known to chow down on bristle worms as well.
slice
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Originally Posted by novahobbies http:///t/390941/bristle-worm#post_3464666
Well, my vote would be to leave them alone unless they're really large and out in the open all the time...which they probably won't be. Bristleworms are considered to be a fairly beneficial part of your CUC, especially in FOWLR setups, and they usually don't get in the way. You can remove any big ones you come across by hand, but the small ones should be left alone to clean up after the fish.
If you really want to get rid of them, I know a few wrasses eat bristle worms. Usually only the small ones, though.....you'll still need to remove the big ones by hand. Some triggerfish have also been known to chow down on bristle worms as well.
You might want to qualify what you mean when you say "by hand". We know what you mean, but the OP may not...
Originally Posted by novahobbies http:///t/390941/bristle-worm#post_3464666
Well, my vote would be to leave them alone unless they're really large and out in the open all the time...which they probably won't be. Bristleworms are considered to be a fairly beneficial part of your CUC, especially in FOWLR setups, and they usually don't get in the way. You can remove any big ones you come across by hand, but the small ones should be left alone to clean up after the fish.
If you really want to get rid of them, I know a few wrasses eat bristle worms. Usually only the small ones, though.....you'll still need to remove the big ones by hand. Some triggerfish have also been known to chow down on bristle worms as well.
You might want to qualify what you mean when you say "by hand". We know what you mean, but the OP may not...
njbillyv
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Originally Posted by novahobbies http:///t/390941/bristle-worm#post_3464666
Well, my vote would be to leave them alone unless they're really large and out in the open all the time...which they probably won't be. Bristleworms are considered to be a fairly beneficial part of your CUC, especially in FOWLR setups, and they usually don't get in the way. You can remove any big ones you come across by hand, but the small ones should be left alone to clean up after the fish.
If you really want to get rid of them, I know a few wrasses eat bristle worms. Usually only the small ones, though.....you'll still need to remove the big ones by hand. Some triggerfish have also been known to chow down on bristle worms as well.
I agree, those guys are great tank cleaners. If you want to get rid of them, you could try sticking some food under a sponge held down by a piece of rock on the bottom of your tank. They love sponges.
Originally Posted by novahobbies http:///t/390941/bristle-worm#post_3464666
Well, my vote would be to leave them alone unless they're really large and out in the open all the time...which they probably won't be. Bristleworms are considered to be a fairly beneficial part of your CUC, especially in FOWLR setups, and they usually don't get in the way. You can remove any big ones you come across by hand, but the small ones should be left alone to clean up after the fish.
If you really want to get rid of them, I know a few wrasses eat bristle worms. Usually only the small ones, though.....you'll still need to remove the big ones by hand. Some triggerfish have also been known to chow down on bristle worms as well.
I agree, those guys are great tank cleaners. If you want to get rid of them, you could try sticking some food under a sponge held down by a piece of rock on the bottom of your tank. They love sponges.