I got worms!!

[chony]

What is the best way to get rid of bristle worms while keeping my reef safe?

 

[rtirado]

Bristle worms are harmless detritus eaters.

 

[rodasphoto]

rtirado;710769 wrote: Bristle worms are harmless detritus eaters.

+1
Its fire worms that you have to worry about.

 

[porpoiseaquatics]

BUT...if you really want rid of them....there are several wrasses that will do the trick.

 

[jennm]

Love thy worms. They're good cleaner-uppers.

Jenn

 

[raz0945]

JennM;710776 wrote: Love thy worms. They're good cleaner-uppers.

Jenn

+1 I feed so heavy, if I didn't have worms, I would have nuked my tanks by now!:roll:

 

[shafiq_hossain]

I have a Tonga rock in my refuge. When I opened up my cabinet door this morning and turned on the lights, I noticed a long worm, white in color slide back in a hole. I think I'm now a little more motivated to use my gloves if I move around any rocks. In any case, anyone know what type of worm it might be? It seems like it was partially inside the hole when I turned on the lights but I believe I got a glimpse of at least 5 inches of the remaining part of the worm slither back into the hole. I do have a very small mandarin in my refuge. I hope it will be safe for him. If not, I'll transfer him to the main tank immediately.

Thanks...

 

[jef4y]

Your mandarin will be fine. The worm won't eat him unless he's dead & decaying.

 

[ralph atl]

Worms can out compete for pods which your Mandarin needs...

 

[shafiq_hossain]

Hmmm..... What type of worm does this look like though? Should I take the rock out altogether in the hope of getting rid of the worm if it poses a threat?

 

[ralph atl]

photo?