Bristol Worms??

[3geclipse86]

I'm new when it comes to saltwater tanks, I bought my 36gallon off of craigs list for $250. It came with everything 3 powerheads one with a UV light, light fixture, protein skimmer, light fixture, transfered the water from the guys house back to mine, about 30-35lbs live rock, live sand, stand. One of the guys that work with me said it was a steal so I bought it. To make a long story short I was sitting infront of the tank watching stuff and I noticed something orange and black and it looked like a worm. I told the guy that I work with about it and he said it was a bristol worm and they are bad. I tried to get it with some tweaser's but i got away from me. Any ideas on how to get it out?

 

[markeo99]

there good scavengers most people like them dont touch him there legs are bristles thus bristle worms

 

[nwdyr]

I got them also in both of my tanks. I think most of us do, just some see them and some don't. I agree, don't worry about them unless they are over running your tank. I have not noticed any damage do to them being in my tanks. JMO

 

[deltablack22]

Bristle worms are good... "Fireworms" are bad... Most likely you have one of the many beneficial bristle worms and shouldnt worry about them.

 

[3geclipse86]

Thanks for your comment's

 

[tizzo]

Here's 2 pieces of advice for you...
1, orange and black is the common bristle worm and they are indeed beneficial. If you have to many, that is not bad for your tank or inhabitants, that means you are feeding to much.
2. The fact that he retracted when he saw you is a very good thing. The "bad" (and rare mind you) fire worms, are broad daylight, critters who are not scared when people pass the tank or when tweezers come after them. The bad ones are very easy to remove.
So, in short, you have nothing to worry about.

And $250 for all that you mentioned IS a great deal.

 

[3geclipse86]

Originally Posted by Tizzo
http:///forum/post/2620760
Here's 2 pieces of advice for you...
1, orange and black is the common bristle worm and they are indeed beneficial. If you have to many, that is not bad for your tank or inhabitants, that means you are feeding to much.
2. The fact that he retracted when he saw you is a very good thing. The "bad" (and rare mind you) fire worms, are broad daylight, critters who are not scared when people pass the tank or when tweezers come after them. The bad ones are very easy to remove.
So, in short, you have nothing to worry about.

And $250 for all that you mentioned IS a great deal.

That cleared some things up for me