Mattiejay6 August 26, 2013 Share August 26, 2013 Good or Bad? I have read a lot of different things.. Some say good.. Some say bad.. Reef builders say bad and have a whole article on how to rid them of your tank... Opinions? http://reefbuilders.com/2007/06/09/bristle-worm-removal-from-saltwater-aquariums/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBVette August 26, 2013 Share August 26, 2013 They are just another layer in your clean up crew. Just don't pick them up with your hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachabballi reef August 26, 2013 Share August 26, 2013 im afraid of them lol so I always remove them....they grow too big for my scaredy butt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmerek2 August 26, 2013 Share August 26, 2013 I only see small ones my fish must keep em in check :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef August 27, 2013 Share August 27, 2013 Lol unless you have wrasses, most fish don't touch em... plus it depends on ifyo I overfeed or not.I also pull out the ones that get big...more than. Inches andI see you, your a goner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmerek2 August 27, 2013 Share August 27, 2013 I have a 6 line wrasse. He hunts non stop swirling around the rocks. Never seen him find or eat anything but Im sure hes getting em. What is your way of putting them out of their misery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote2k August 27, 2013 Share August 27, 2013 the reefbuilders article is full of false statements. When has anyone seen a bristle worm attack a coral? If it eats detritus and other decaying matter, then if it was eating a coral, then you can guess that the coral was already in some sort of decay already. bristle worms are only given a bad name because they illicit a fear response in many people. they are harmless and should be encouraged to grow and multiply. If your tank doesn't have any, it's not a healthy tank. IF they get big, they can do things that normal sized ones wouldn't do like eat a fish or invert. If a fish gets many times bigger than normal fish, they can cause havoc too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunWyrm August 27, 2013 Share August 27, 2013 Just had my dottyback get bristled in the eye, he's not too happy about it but he went hunting it... I usually move them to a sump when they get too big, (they're perfect for behind my rockwall!) and they're a good indicator of your tank's health like Rob said. I usually test if I see them out and about when the lights are on, it's never good. I used to hate them but now I can't imagine a tank without some. I don't mind getting stung as much any more either - If I'm working in the tank I just have some vinegar handy. A 10 minute hand soak in vinegar can be a nice break after working in the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeMr.703 August 27, 2013 Share August 27, 2013 Just had my dottyback get bristled in the eye, he's not too happy about it but he went hunting it... I usually move them to a sump when they get too big, (they're perfect for behind my rockwall!) and they're a good indicator of your tank's health like Rob said. I usually test if I see them out and about when the lights are on, it's never good. I used to hate them but now I can't imagine a tank without some. I don't mind getting stung as much any more either - If I'm working in the tank I just have some vinegar handy. A 10 minute hand soak in vinegar can be a nice break after working in the tank. love them, and every Established system should have some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmerek2 August 27, 2013 Share August 27, 2013 I didn't know I had them until I saw them living on the rough part of my magnet cleaner. They sting??!! When they get how big? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachabballi reef August 27, 2013 Share August 27, 2013 I don't mind them in the sump...seen plenty in there...I think years and years ago someone posted a humongous one on RC and I've been petrified ever since lol....until you see a big sucker you can't understand the irrational fear lol... Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime August 27, 2013 Share August 27, 2013 I've seen some pretty big ones creeping around my tank with a flashlight after lights out. I say good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltLife August 27, 2013 Share August 27, 2013 Are you talking about the one that I think was about 3' or so long and clogged up his pipes in his system? I don't mind them in the sump...seen plenty in there...I think years and years ago someone posted a humongous one on RC and I've been petrified ever since lol....until you see a big sucker you can't understand the irrational fear lol... Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattiejay6 August 27, 2013 Author Share August 27, 2013 Great information! Thanks guys/gals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachabballi reef August 27, 2013 Share August 27, 2013 Are you talking about the one that I think was about 3' or so long and clogged up his pipes in his system? Shudder....yes!!!! Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collettk August 28, 2013 Share August 28, 2013 just curious...how long does it normally take for a tank to start getting bristle worms....also I have two diamond gobies...so would I ever get them? In my refugium maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djplus1 August 28, 2013 Share August 28, 2013 just curious...how long does it normally take for a tank to start getting bristle worms....also I have two diamond gobies...so would I ever get them? In my refugium maybe? Odds are, you have them now. Turn off your tank lights and dump some sinking pellet food in. Shine a flash light where you dumped the food about 10-15 minutes later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collettk August 28, 2013 Share August 28, 2013 my tank is only 9 weeks old...and my gobies act like they ate everything in my sandbed already. I figured the only place they could live undisturbed would be my refugium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djplus1 August 28, 2013 Share August 28, 2013 my tank is only 9 weeks old...and my gobies act like they ate everything in my sandbed already. I figured the only place they could live undisturbed would be my refugium. Did you try it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collettk August 28, 2013 Share August 28, 2013 Can't say I have...I'll have to get some sinking pellets and try it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djplus1 August 28, 2013 Share August 28, 2013 Can't say I have...I'll have to get some sinking pellets and try it Any food will work. It's just easier knowing you have a pile of food in one area at the bottom. If you have some frozen, drop a solid piece in. It will likely fall to the bottom and sit if your lights aren't on. And watch for the creepy crawlies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachabballi reef August 28, 2013 Share August 28, 2013 Unless he has cleaner shrimp...those suckers are fast when food hits bottom and fish asleep Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djplus1 August 28, 2013 Share August 28, 2013 Unless he has cleaner shrimp...those suckers are fast when food hits bottom and fish asleepSent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 4 That's why a pile of food works best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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