Bristle worm

[kdogg85]

I discovered a bristle worm today coming out of one of the rocks. What I could see was about 6 inches of him. He is about as big around as a pencil. He is pink with spikes from front to back. Should I keep him or get it out?

 

[nxb161]

I'll take him!

 

[kdogg85]

If he's bad, I'm getting rid of him. If he's a good thing, I'll keep him.

 

[Tank2379]

He's good but watch out sometimes they can get really big I got a few that around the 7 to 8 inch mark but I've seen some that could get up to the 4 to 6 foot mark

 

[atte]

Tagging along, I found something quite similar in my tank today. Much thinner than a pencil, but pink with spikes as you described.

 

[melosu58]

Bristle worms are good janitors. I have several in my tank and they help to eat uneaten food and fish waste.

 

[kdogg85]

Well if he is no harm then I will leave him then. Thanks for the help guys.