good worm or bad worm?

[vsnsofadrgn]

i have a couple of these guys and would like to know if they are reef safe. i know theyve been in the tank for a couple of years and havent really noticed anything, but its better to be safe than sorry.

[Hara]

they are bristleworms..good part of a janitorial system. Their population is in direct response to their food availability.

[vsnsofadrgn]

thanks.

[melosu58]

Here is some info on Bristle worms

[MyMonkey]

Most are great little scavengers. Although, the Fire Worms or Hermodice carunculata are nasty. They give a nasty sting. Not sure what your pic shows though.

[roka64]

I agree, they are part of my clean up crew! Yours seem to be pretty brave or you got those pics after a feeding. Most of mine hide and I don't see them too often.