Bristleworms - Aquarium Advice

AutumnPine · 08-02-2006, 07:25 PM

I have found 3 bristleworms in my live rock. I have a fowlr setup. Are these worms something to be concerned about if I am not doing a reef tank?

austinsdad · 08-03-2006, 08:18 AM

Nah, but if they get too numerous, you can always get critters that'll keep them in order. No worry on bristle worms.

stevefromga2000 · 08-03-2006, 09:40 AM

bristleworms are good, fireworms are bad. just make sure that you know which is which because i know that a lot of people, including myself, get confused about the differences at first.

**roka64** · 08-03-2006, 11:29 AM

The are good for stirring the sand and eating the "nasties" in the LR/sand. If you can get a pic, we can probably tell you what they are.

PS.
Don't grab them with your bare hands, they will sting you.

AutumnPine · 08-04-2006, 09:29 PM

thanks, I'll try to get a pic, it may take a little time though. they seem to be anti social. haha.

**roka64** · 08-07-2006, 10:46 AM

Quote:

they seem to be anti social. haha.

Mine tend to come out at night or if food falls next to them.

08-02-2006, 07:25 PM	#1
AutumnPine Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 25 Images: 7	Bristleworms I have found 3 bristleworms in my live rock. I have a fowlr setup. Are these worms something to be concerned about if I am not doing a reef tank?

08-03-2006, 08:18 AM	#2
austinsdad Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland Posts: 4,211 Images: 12	Nah, but if they get too numerous, you can always get critters that'll keep them in order. No worry on bristle worms. __________________ -Ray- "Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance!"

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08-03-2006, 09:40 AM	#3
stevefromga2000 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Misawa Japan Posts: 247	bristleworms are good, fireworms are bad. just make sure that you know which is which because i know that a lot of people, including myself, get confused about the differences at first.

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AutumnPine Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 25 Images: 7	thanks, I'll try to get a pic, it may take a little time though. they seem to be anti social. haha.