Difference between fire and bristle worms

[zenn]

I've got a big bristle worm and i was wondering if someone could tell me how to distinguish between a fire worm and a regular bristle worm. Thanks

 

[Fluff]

Well, fireworms have more bristles in my experience. They are also not as thin as a bristleworm.

Example of fireworms
http://fantasyreef.com/database/index.php?p=getitem&db_id=1&item_id=43

http://marinebio.org/species.asp?id=292

I'll find some bristleworm pics in a bit.

 

[Fluff]

Common/typical bristleworm pics.

http://www.chesapeakebay.net/info/polychaete.cfm

http://www.reef-aquarium.net/resources/livestock/critters/worms.html

 

[zenn]

crap....i have a fireworm. I'll catch him and chunk him down into the sump with my urchins and rock crab.

 

[Fluff]

Good idea. And it's refreshing to hear that it will go in the sump. They are cool creatures in thier own right and attractive to boot.