Bristleworm in tank

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by wayne334, Apr 14, 2006.

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  1. Bruce

    Bruce Giant Squid

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    Ok everyong...lets just remember that not all bristle worms eat corals...infact most of them are very happy eating left overs in a tank :)
     
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  3. ragc

    ragc Bristle Worm

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    I have several bristleworms in a 10 gallon and never have seen them do any harm to corals, fish or any other inhabitants.
     
  4. 21fisher

    21fisher Plankton

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    I will never EVER EVER get used to these things! I get the willies each morning when I've had to empty the trap. Most of the big ones are out now (had to get them with a net, they wouldn't fit in the trap) and it just literally gave me anxiety problems getting them out. I'm so pathetic when it comes to things that squirm around though :p
     
  5. SAW39

    SAW39 Ritteri Anemone

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    I recently discovered a large (>2 inch), fat bristleworm in my 45 gallon. He must have been there a while, as I have not added any creatures to my tank in 6 months.
    So, how do you tell a good bristleworm from a bad one?
     
  6. SAW39

    SAW39 Ritteri Anemone

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