bristle worm

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  1. blackreef13

    blackreef13 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    i have a few small bristle worms and a big one i know not to touch them with my hands how do you guy get rid of them ive heard six line wrasse work :confused:
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    blackreef13, May 17, 2011
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  2. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    If you have too many, feed less. Otherwise, there's no reason to get rid of them, they're a good part of the cleanup crew.
     
    SushiGirl, May 17, 2011
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  3. elweshomayor

    elweshomayor Giant Squid

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    why would you want to get rid of them?

    bristtle worms are a good part of your Clean up crew.

    however if you dont want to have them, there are traps made to capture them.
     
    elweshomayor, May 17, 2011
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  4. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    keep them,the a beneficial part of your cuc
     
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  5. blackreef13

    blackreef13 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    i didnt know they were good i just read bad things about them and i hate the way they look
     
    blackreef13, May 17, 2011
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  6. Juicer69

    Juicer69 Plankton

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    Keep them! YES, they are ugly and pretty freakish looking, but they are scavengers and will only go after dead things. They are the Turkey Vultures in the ocean.
     
    Juicer69, May 19, 2011
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  7. blackreef13

    blackreef13 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    to tell you the truth im just paranoid to the fact that i can stick my hand in my tank and have something hurt me
     
    blackreef13, May 19, 2011
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  8. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    You shouldn't encounter them most of the time. You can always wear gloves.
     
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  9. saltyfresh

    saltyfresh Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    I just can't bring my self to put them in my tank idk why every time I dip I find some but still won't put them in.


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  10. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    I think bristle worms are awesome! they are fun to watch :)
     
    starfish2217, May 19, 2011
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