Fireworms and Coral

[Bryce E]

I have a Green Goniopora coral and just noticed that a fireworm has made itself at home inside of it's skeleton. Not sure if it will irritate the coral or not as it appears to be healthy. I have not heard of fireworms really harming any corals other than Gargonians. Not that I am a fan of these worms but I've never worried about them too much and have always considered them to be a part of my clean up crew as long as their population isn't out of control but I don't want to take any chances with this beautiful Goniopra. I was thinking about a freshwater dip to lure it out...

Thoughts?

 

[jorge garrido]

fireworms and brittle worms to my knowledge are different types, the fire worms eat coral and the brittle worms are pretty safe with corals. the worms that I have are a dark grayish color witch are better but if it has a red face with a beard type brittles are not reef safe just my 2cent

 

[Bryce E]

Yeah I got lucky and was able to catch him when he came out during a feeding, Much better way to get rid of him rather than putting the corals through anything stressful.