Hmm.. Should i be worried?

[Riley]

I have this rock for months.. Here i am doing a little tank gazing and BAM! heres this guy.. Musta been with my rock? Bad thing is this picture is from my 28g sw and i just bought 50lbs of rock from the same store!!! Should i try to get rid of it?

 

[hackteck]

its a brisle worm its up to you if you want to remove it many members leave them in

 

[Riley]

Any benefits of having the lil guy in it?

 

[hackteck]

heres an article i found makes for good reading Bristleworm

 

[Riley]

Thanks teck i appreciate it

 

[hackteck]

no problem happy to help

 

[DOMINATOR]

They eat up any excess food. They are excellent in your tank....people pay to have them. I was lucky and got about 6 or 7 and they do a great job! If you try pulling them out, be careful....they have pointy spines all along the side if there bodies which will get stuck in your fingers!!!