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Bristle worm???

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Travis G, Nov 25, 2013.

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  1. Travis G

    Travis G Experienced Reefkeeper

    Was gettin ready to trim the grape crap-a whatever and saw this right by where i was gonna go...
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    Its in the base of the grape
     
    Travis G, Nov 25, 2013
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  2. Kpotter2

    Kpotter2 Expert Reefkeeper

    Yep its OK. If you want it out take it out other wise for the most part they are harmless to reef. As long as its not all red. That is a fireworm and they will eat coral.
     
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    Kpotter2, Nov 25, 2013
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  3. Kpotter2

    Kpotter2 Expert Reefkeeper

    I have these in my tanks. I pull them if I can get them easily.
     
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    Kpotter2, Nov 25, 2013
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  4. Travis G

    Travis G Experienced Reefkeeper

    Can u trap them? Good ir bad it gives me the creeps and i dont wanna even look in the tank. Lol im colorblind so i couldnt tell if it was red green or brownish colored
     
    Travis G, Nov 25, 2013
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  5. ScubaMan

    ScubaMan

    I have lots of them in my fuge. I have one in my display, if I can catch him, I will move him to the fuge. Do not use your bare hands.
     
    ScubaMan, Nov 25, 2013
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  6. Travis G

    Travis G Experienced Reefkeeper

    No way... rubber gloves, face mask, channel locks and a blowtorch. Lol
     
    Travis G, Nov 25, 2013
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  7. ScubaMan

    ScubaMan

    You forgot the combat boots!
     
    ScubaMan, Nov 25, 2013
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  8. Travis G

    Travis G Experienced Reefkeeper

    Whew. Thanks for having my back! Lol[​IMG]
     
    Travis G, Nov 25, 2013
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  9. beckerj3

    beckerj3 Expert Reefkeeper Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member


    I second that - DON'T use your hands. They pack a sting.
     
    beckerj3, Nov 25, 2013
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  10. vikubz

    vikubz Well-Known ReefKeeper

    Must not be farm raised like mine cuz I can't even spot it. Not to creep you out but every time you've picked up a piece of live rock you've picked up a handful of bristle worms.
     
    vikubz, Nov 25, 2013
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  11. Travis G

    Travis G Experienced Reefkeeper

    Yikes. Bugs themselves dont bother me IF i can see them... but yea in the back pf my mind i know they sre there but when it comes out and i know what they can do... yikes
     
    Travis G, Nov 25, 2013
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  12. D007

    D007 Well-Known ReefKeeper

    bristleworms are not a problem.. They will only multiply into great numbers if there is alot of detrius and what not sitting around the tank, then yes they could be a annoyance. They are great scavengers and great members of your clean up crew. +1 dont grab with your hands, from experience they can put a hurtin on your hand or finger, but imo if you only see a couple or so id leave them, they are really no reason to be concerned.
     
    D007, Nov 25, 2013
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  13. Travis G

    Travis G Experienced Reefkeeper

    I need a trap asap... found one that was bright green and about 7" long. Gross. I seen it poke its head put of the sand anf then slither into a rock
     
    Travis G, Dec 29, 2013
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  14. Travis G

    Travis G Experienced Reefkeeper

    [​IMG]
    Thats about 3" and his head was in the sand
     
    Travis G, Dec 29, 2013
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  15. Bud

    Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

    If it's not the harmful type (coral/fish eating) then I would just leave it alone. Gross or not gross. They are very beneficial.
     
    Bud, Dec 30, 2013
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  16. Travis G

    Travis G Experienced Reefkeeper

    Could he be the cause of my emerald grab and clown goby death? Both of which called its rock home
     
    Travis G, Dec 30, 2013
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  17. Bud

    Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

    Bristleworm, doubtful. Can't tell what this other worm is - the green one.
     
    Bud, Dec 30, 2013
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  18. Kpotter2

    Kpotter2 Expert Reefkeeper

    Its fine but if your worried pull it out. I just check at night until I see it out and pull it.
     
    Kpotter2, Dec 30, 2013
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  19. Travis G

    Travis G Experienced Reefkeeper

    As soon as i touch the lid he snaps back
     
    Travis G, Dec 30, 2013
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  20. mthomp

    mthomp Inactive User

    http://www.chucksaddiction.com/hitchhikers.html
     
    mthomp, Dec 30, 2013
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