Bristleworm - good or bad?

[richl]

I have a 6"-8" bristleworm in my quarantine tank, brought in with a new piece of living rock. It's been in there with a Bannerfish and a couple of inverts which I plan to move to my 125 gal display tank in about 1 week. The worm hasn't bothered any of the other inhabitants and may even be afraid of them since he comes out of the rock much less frequently since the fish was added. OK to add the live rock and bristleworm to the display tank? Any advice will be appreciated.

 

[bang guy]

Is it really Green or is that just the picture? If it's green I wouldn't add it.

 

[richl]

definitely not green. Looks more like a grey-brown to me

 

[bang guy]

Originally Posted by RichL
http:///forum/post/2848306
definitely not green. Looks more like a grey-brown to me
Should be a good addition to your clean-up crew then.

 

[jeanheckle]

I have a slew of them in my tank and they have not hurt anything, except i may have had them eat one of my zoas, not sure.

 

[matt b]

Seems more like a fireworm to me. Pretty much the same as a bristle worm but they get alot bigger and I mean ALOT bigger. They do not hurt anything. I would add him. The only time they are a problem is when they are everywhere. That means you have way to much nutrients.

 

[cranberry]

I personally don't add that variety and remove themwhen I can.

 

[jtt]

remove it! but dont let it touch your hand...

 

[mr_x]

i vote for leaving him be. +1 for "good member of the cleanup crew"