Expeling Bristle worms

[blackjacktang]

Is there a way to get lots of bristle worms out of your tank with out a freshwater dip or a trap. I have tons and i need another soulution.

 

[tizzo]

Yep. Quit overfeeding. There shouldn't be enough food in the tank for them to multiply to great numbers. If you have to many, that's a sure sign that you feed to much

 

[petcoarnie]

A simple trap is the way to go...
Take a knee high lady's hose....
put some krill in the toe.
Tie it down so the krill can't float out...
Turn out the lights and wait.
The bristles will be tangled up in no time.

 

[earlybird]

Originally Posted by Tizzo
Yep. Quit overfeeding. There shouldn't be enough food in the tank for them to multiply to great numbers. If you have to many, that's a sure sign that you feed to much
I agree. Bristles in those numbers are usually a sign of excessive nutrients from over feeding. Cut back your feeding and theiir numbers will reduce.
I'd like to go on the record. Bristleworms although creepy looking are very beneficial

 

[teresaq]

I have a really big one in my 37 gal tank that I would love to move to my 150. Its about 6 inch long, and too big for the 37.

 

[sebae009]

panacure, its a dog de-wormer, it kills bristle worms, feather dusters, hydroids. search for doses.

 

[renogaw]

send me some

 

[debbie]

Originally Posted by PetcoArnie
A simple trap is the way to go...
Take a knee high lady's hose....
put some krill in the toe.
Tie it down so the krill can't float out...
Turn out the lights and wait.
The bristles will be tangled up in no time.

Can you use a piece of cooked human shrimp??

 

[renogaw]

Originally Posted by Debbie
Can you use a piece of cooked human shrimp??

usually raw shrimp is better.