Mr. rY
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Hey guys i was just wondering if u guys could identify this worm on my tonga branch
Good or bad worm?
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AquaRick
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Looks like a regular juvenile bristle worm. They're ok, only might become an issue when they get bigger; but usually not.
Reefs.org: Where Reefkeeping Begins on the Internet - Phylum Annelida -- Polychaetes,the bristleworms, Rob Toonen Aquarium.Net May 1997
Personally I'm not a fan and would remove them into my sump or otherwise. Others like them and keep them.
Reefs.org: Where Reefkeeping Begins on the Internet - Phylum Annelida -- Polychaetes,the bristleworms, Rob Toonen Aquarium.Net May 1997
Personally I'm not a fan and would remove them into my sump or otherwise. Others like them and keep them.
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Mr. rY
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How big do dey get and how do u remove it? Do they harm any fish or corals? I dnt have any fish n corals yet cuz im still cycling. Thanks for the info tho
MacDracor
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So, there are hundreds of species of bristle worm. And maybe two or three of them can cause problems in an aquarium. But they are very rarely found in aquariums.
The ones you see in home tanks are generally harmless scavengers that only get 1-2.5 inches long and simply clean up after your fish. They multiply and get bigger if you overfeed.
As for getting rid of them... Why? Not hurting anything, interesting to watch. If you REALLY want them out, don't use your fingers. Tweezers or forceps. Those bristles can hurt like tiny splinters. Coral Banded shrimp will eat them (along with anything else it can get hold of).
They won't hurt a healthy fish or coral.
The ones you see in home tanks are generally harmless scavengers that only get 1-2.5 inches long and simply clean up after your fish. They multiply and get bigger if you overfeed.
As for getting rid of them... Why? Not hurting anything, interesting to watch. If you REALLY want them out, don't use your fingers. Tweezers or forceps. Those bristles can hurt like tiny splinters. Coral Banded shrimp will eat them (along with anything else it can get hold of).
They won't hurt a healthy fish or coral.
AquaRick
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I've seen many a larger bristles go after livestock. Usually not a problem but I guess I just don't like them since they give me the heebie-jeebies. 
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Mr. rY
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Ohh ok thanks a lot guys! 
cant wait to get my first fish and corals
cant wait to get my first fish and corals 
