Bristle worm help

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  1. Stonefish13

    Stonefish13 Flamingo Tongue

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    Is this guy harmful or helpful? I have him in a glass of tank water for now but I'll put him back if he's not a pest. He's definitely cool looking. This is the first one I've seen in my 220. I found him while doing some scaping today. He's about 2" long.
     

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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    That is a good guy
     
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Helpful. Great part of a CUC.
     
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  4. ReefPlayground

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    Depends. they have their use, but most ppl find them to be an unsightly pest that are a pain in the butt to get rid off. You probably have many more in your system ;p
     
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  5. Stonefish13

    Stonefish13 Flamingo Tongue

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    I think it's pretty cool looking and in a 220 I'm sure there's more in there no doubt about it. But this guy is already back in the tank. Thanks for the clarification.
     
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  6. 1babelove

    1babelove Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I would have to agree with Reefplayground, there is more than one in your tank. I would have to say it is up to you to decide if you want to keep it as part of your CUC or not.
     
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