What kinda worm is this?

[nvmycj]

Does anyone know what in the heck this is? I've got them EVERYWHERE? Are they harmfull to coral? Thanks.

 

[nanocuber7]

im pretty sure thats a brislte worm and they arnt harmful to corals as far as i know

 

[bang guy]

It's a Bristleworm. They are a beneficial part of the clean-up crew.

 

[nvmycj]

Well, good! I'm glad that there's something unexpected in my tank that's actually GOOD!!! :happy: :happy: :happy:
Now are they also good in numbers? Because I've got about a dozen of them in my 10Gallon. Is that alright?

 

[bang guy]

Originally Posted by NVMYCJ
Well, good! I'm glad that there's something unexpected in my tank that's actually GOOD!!! :happy: :happy: :happy:
Now are they also good in numbers? Because I've got about a dozen of them in my 10Gallon. Is that alright?
Their populations will be determined by the number of predators (I don't think you have any) and food supply. If you have excess food in the tank you will have a corresponding excess of Bristleworms.

 

[superhero]

just dont touch them theri stings can be painful. MY friend knows first hand lol not pretty

 

[compinnov]

WOW!!!!!!!!!! :thinking: :scared:
You dont want them big or alot of them. They can wreck habic on your corals and rock.

 

[nvmycj]

So,..... too many are not good! And I didn't realize that they can sting!!! Luckly, I'm unable to catch 'em. So, how does one catch these worms? They're fast little %$#@er's! What kinda predators eat them?
Also what kinda havoc can they do to your coral?

 

[matttamar]

Coral banded shrimp eat them.

 

[compinnov]

Six line wrasse will eat them also. Great fish for a reef. They burrow in the rocks which can kill coral if they burrow in them.

 

[nvmycj]

I've read on these boards that coral banded shrimp should be kept in tanks that are 50 gallons or larger. Being that mine is a 10 gallon, that's out of the question!

I've got a percula clown and a royal gramma in my tank now, so I think( :thinking: ) that adding another is out of the question. Any other suggestions? :needhelp: :help: :needhelp: :help: :needhelp: :help:
Any ideas on how to catch 'em?

 

[matttamar]

You can purchase bristleworm traps. I have never used them but I have heard they work really well.

 

[nvmycj]

Matttamar: Thanks for your replies. Where can I get this bristleworm trap? Do you use coral banded shrimp for your bristleworms?

 

[matttamar]

Just do an internet search and type in Bristle worm traps

 

[nvmycj]

Cool. Will do. Thanks.

 

[drummerbum]

Get some nylons put some seafood in it and hang it in your tank away from anything the worms can grab just waait overnight and the bristleworms will get tangled up in it then just pull out the nylons and dispode of properly
***A DrummerBum Idea, Banguy approved***
go ahead ask him

 

[nanoreef]

What a good idea

 

[diadema]

reread Guy's first post.
Leave them.
They do NOT cause harm in a reeftank.