Holy bristleworms batman......

mie

mie

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Today I rescaped my tank adding about 10 to 15 pounds of rock. When I lifted one peice of rock I found three bristle worms at least six inches long. Kind of startled me a bit. I cant believe they got so big without me ever seeing them. Every time i lfted a rock off the sand they were everywhere 1 to 6 inches in length.
 
skipperdz

skipperdz

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most people capture them and take them out, its up to you what you want to do, they are detrius eaters they only eat dead decaying or dying organisms. they really cause no harm to your tank, and when they get to big they starve and die. you can pull them out then.
 
mie

mie

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I know what they are and what they do i was just surprised to see such big ones in my tank.
 
1journeyman

1journeyman

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Originally Posted by skipperdz
most people capture them and take them out, its up to you what you want to do, they are detrius eaters they only eat dead decaying or dying organisms. they really cause no harm to your tank, and when they get to big they starve and die. you can pull them out then.
Agreed. They are a valuable part of the clean up crew.
I was stunned when I moved my 210. There was at least one that was over 12 inches long.
 
mie

mie

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There freaky looking at that length. Like somthing from space. I could'nt even imagine how big they are in the ocean.
 
nacl+h2o fish

nacl+h2o fish

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Just a few quick questions? Are these the worms that are mildly venomous? Should latex gloves be worn when rearranging Live Rock? Banded Coral Shrimp are natural predators? Anything else?
Thanks,
 
mie

mie

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Yes they sting, If you want to wear gloves you can But i don't, Yes coral banded shrimp is natural predator. They are beneficial to your tank.
 
1journeyman

1journeyman

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Certain subspecies of Bristle worms are called "Fireworms". They have tiny hairs that irritate the skin. Not all bristles are fireworms, however.
 
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