Bristleworms in my fuge

[reef fool]

I found these two little buggers crawling around in the colerpa today. I assume they are bristleworms and they are good to have in the fuge.
BTW, the pictures are not that great, that is why I am not even considered for a photography MOD .
CONGRATS RYEBREAD!

 

[reef fool]

here is the happy couple

 

[blennybabe]

Yep those are bristle wroms alright and they are good to have in your fuge. I just got a shipment of tonga slab rock and there are so many bristly worms in there I cant even count them. they are mostly small and harmless. Although I did see some about 5 inches long that dont look like they would be very fun to touch...

 

[scuba steveo]

so whats the story on the bristle worm in the tank? I have a few, the largest is about 2 inches. Do I need to remove them? I thought about getting a coral banded shrimp to eat them but i am affraid that it would not get along with my other shrimp.

 

[grouperhead]

I say leave them in the tank. Only when they get really big can they cause problems. I think the largest one I've seen in my tank is about 3.5". Some will say throw them out, but most will agree to leave them in. Bo

 

[scuba steveo]

ok thanks

 

[bang guy]

Not only is that type of Bristle Worm harmless, they are extremely beneficial... at any size. Cherish these worms, just don't try to pick them up

 

[reef fool]

Cool, thanks Guy. How about that monster in my display in my other post? He's Tan in color and at least 4". He was stretched out at least 6-7" while he was going in the trap!

 

[bang guy]

at any size
There are destructive Bristle Worms... the ones you posted are beneficial.

 

[reef fool]

OK..so today I learned - Out with the mojano anenomies and keep the big bristleworm. Sounds like a plan.
Do you have any pics of bad ones? Just wondering how to tell the difference?

 

[scuba steveo]

yes, which are bad
mine do not have the black as the pics above
but are red/orange throughout