do i have a worm problem?

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by Rob, Feb 27, 2005.

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  1. Rob

    Rob Astrea Snail

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    i found a worm yesterday when i was doing my weekly cleaning. and then i saw another one today when i was watching my clean tank... it is a worm with alot of legs kinda like a centipede, it is gray in color and pink on either end. is this guy a problem or is he a good guy. if he is a problem how do i get rid of them. ia have a 55gal reef tank.
    thanks
    rob
     
    Rob, Feb 27, 2005
    Rob, Feb 27, 2005
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  2. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    SOunds like a bristle worm. Most people think they are fine. You can find pics in the invert board.
     
    Matt Rogers, Feb 27, 2005
    Matt Rogers, Feb 27, 2005
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  3. dano

    dano Spaghetti Worm

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    i have two pretty large ones. but they only come out at night so im not worried yet. when they start swarming during the day ill get rid of them.
    my gradma was given a tank just infested with worms. so i went to an auto parts store and bought a bolt grabber. its a large spring with three prongs that pop out.
    caught almost all of them in two days.
     
    dano, Feb 28, 2005
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  4. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Hey I used to have that tool too.. I bet that would work well! Nice one.
     
    Matt Rogers, Feb 28, 2005
    Matt Rogers, Feb 28, 2005
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