Worm on LR Needs ID - Common Bristleworm...or Fireworm?

[WhiteCloud]

My wife was on her computer today... she glanced over to the tank and caught a worm coming out of the live rock that she nor I had seen before. Is it just a large bristle worm...or do I have a something else more worrisome??

Thanks

 

[Fluff]

Looks like a fireworm to me. The bristles look to white and feathery for a bristleworm.

 

[lando]

I agree. To be safe, I would get rid of this one. I had one that grew huge (10 inches long and bigger around then my thumb) in my tank and almost killed my rose BTA. This is a ruthless preditor and should be taken out. Do not touch it.

 

[aquanaut]

Hey Whitecloud

Wher are you in New England. Im in Brockton.

 

[WhiteCloud]

Any recommendations for removal?? From what my wife told me...it was pretty quick...not sure if I am that fast with the tweezers.

Thanks

WC

 

[WhiteCloud]

I am just a bit north from you Aquanaut...in Southern/Central Maine! Glad to see another New Englander on AA!

WC

 

[Fluff]

There are commercial traps you can buy like this one... http://www.ah-supply.com/browseproducts/TRAP-EM.HTML
But, I read somewhere about a bottle trap you can make by inverting the top of the bottle. If I can find the instructions, I'll post them.

About halfway down this link is an article on how to make a trap. HTH
http://www.aquariumfish.com/aquariumfish/detail.aspx?aid=9571&cid=3799&search=

 

[Bang Guy]

It's a harmless/beneficial Fireworm. I'd keep it.

 

[lando]

I'm leary. Could be a bearded Carribean fireworm. I would still yank it to b sure. I found this in my tank going for my anemone...