i have bristle worms in both my tanks the lfs guy said they were a good sign on the live rock comming back. from what i have read this is not the case? any help. thanks
Originally Posted by newsalter http:///forum/post/2729721
i have bristle worms in both my tanks the lfs guy said they were a good sign on the live rock comming back. from what i have read this is not the case? any help. thanks
It depends... they are common hitch hikers so seeing some from time to time is ok and to be expected. However an over abundance of them usually means too many excess nutrients in the water and thats not a good thing.
They are fine when they are in appropriate numbers. If you have too many it's a sign you have way too much food items in there for them to eat.... feed less and clean up more.
EDIT: He got in before me... LOL!
Originally Posted by newsalter http:///forum/post/2730950
there are just a few of them in my tanks. i have been getting rid of them when i see them.
They are an important part of your maintenance crew. Removing a few isn't going to harm anything but they perform a necessary function so don't go overboard.