WHAT?!

[Famous22]

What in the world is this??? Have never seen this and haven't added any rock in a couple of months. What should I or can I do to get rid of them? Are they harmful to corals? Anemone? Fish? Thank you in advance for the feedback

 

[Bill0181]

Bristle worms harmless scavengers

 

[Famous22]

Thanks for the quick reply! Ok just wanted to make sure they wouldn't be doing any damage

 

[Mebbid]

Look up some pictures of fireworms to see if it matches. They are a different type of bristle worm but are apparently pretty big nightmares in an aquarium.

I can't really tell from the picture but then again I'm not the best at telling the difference.

 

[MJSerik]

Don't touch em with bare hands. Just a heads up.

 

[tanker99]

You can also try this link attached. I've heard these work pretty good.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=3960

 

[woody390]

I'd leave them if they have been in there with no issues for a while they will feed offs scraps but usually they are a sign of over feeding from what I have heard. Also I believe fireworm are rare to find majority are harmless bristle worms. Still don't pick them up bare handed though

 

[mr_X]

Harmless bristle worms, but as stated, they are a sign of overfeeding if you have a lot of them....and it appears you do. Their populations rise and fall with the available food supply.