Worms-a-plenty!

saltman1968

saltman1968

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One or two of these rapidly reproducing worms would be fine, now I have DOZENS! HELP!
I am thinking: freshwater dip?
Is there a remedy for these hitchhikers?!
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scopus tang

scopus tang

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Originally Posted by SALTman1968
http:///forum/post/2644782
One or two of these rapidly reproducing worms would be fine, now I have DOZENS! HELP!
I am thinking: freshwater dip?
Is there a remedy for these hitchhikers?!
Absolutely there is a remedy
- remove the rock, weigh it, package it up and ship it to me ASAP. I will happily pay for the rock and shipping both.
On a side note, I would leave them be, overtime they will reach a balance/equilibrium within your system and the numbers will stabalize. Personally I think they are quite attractive, and view them as a sign of a healthy, happy tank.
 
gatorwpb

gatorwpb

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It is a sign of a healthy tank but its also a sign of a nutrient rich tank. They will stop reproducing so much if you figure out what their food source is. is it overfeeding? is it detritis buildup? those are the likely sources.

I saw one time where a guy had a chamber in his fuge where he had hundreds (thousands even) of these just before the return pump. It was very cool looking and helped keep his water quality very high!
 
bbb

bbb

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I have some like that. I started with about 20 or 30 and now have atleast a few hundred spread out in different areas of my tank. I believe they are a Sabellid sp. if that helps you any. Here's some pics of my main colony. The first pic is from February and the second is from May.

 
m0nk

m0nk

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Yeah, I agree with everyone, they're great for free cleanup. Don't get rid of them, they'll help keep your water params in check.
 
coral keeper

coral keeper

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Why is it that people who don't want them get tons of them and people who want them don't have nearly as much. LOL
 
saltman1968

saltman1968

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Thanks all, I have never seen this species of Feather Duster, I have had beautiful Hawaiians in the past (4-6 inches), nothing this small.
what are these little guys called?
By the way, I only feed the tank once daily mix of flake, pellet, occasional brine...its devoured in less than 3 minutes. Not sure its over feeding.
So glad to hear its a sign of a healthy tank, 'cause the little dusters are going berzerk!
 
bbb

bbb

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My best guess is that they are a Sabellid species aka Dwarf Feather Dusters. My biggest ones are about an inch at most.
 
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