Bristle/Fireworms

[CICHLIDcrazed]

Whats the best way to remove these little pest. I have tweezered a few out and i bought a trap and it has caught one in two nights. I wouldnt be worried if there werent so many. i have counted 20-30 of them around 3-4 inches. I cant confirm if they are bristle or fireworms. i have looked around the web and seen some here and there but i seen some of mine with pink/purple half and half, some brown, some white with red dots and it wont be long till my 14 gallon nano is over run. any help suggestions or tip are welcome.

 

[nikecivic]

I once saw a NC6 over run with bristle worms! It was sick to see that they took over the tank. There are fish that will eat them but your tank is too small. They are usually good for your tank but not when there are too many. I've heard of taking the rock out and soaking it in fresh water will kill them but they tend to come back.

 

[CICHLIDcrazed]

What if i have corals attached to the live rock?

 

[brianmnguyen]

coral dip then in rodi water for about 30 sec and it should be good. i did that n found like 15 of them in a rock

 

[CICHLIDcrazed]

sweet. will they just fall out or sort of just show them selfs to be plucked out with twezzers.

 

[nikecivic]

you can try CoralRx or Revive to use as a dip

 

[bobbychullo]

sweet. will they just fall out or sort of just show them selfs to be plucked out with twezzers.

both.

and coralrx or revive should get them to drop off the rock.

arrow crabs eat them but crabs are questionable in a reef imo

 

[CICHLIDcrazed]

is there anything i need to do before introducing back in too the display?

 

[vamaro]

Six line or arrow crab.

 

[nikecivic]

no, just follow the directions of the coral dip
don't over dip or treat them too long

If you need some revive, pm dflad, he should have some and he is in newbury park

 

[LessThanJaker1]

My coral banded shrimp munches on them

 

[d.i.y]

bacteria bloom

bacteria bloom

can any one help me my tank is new it is only about 6 mo old and i have a bacteria bloom it looks like lil bubbles

 

[BeanMachine]

can any one help me my tank is new it is only about 6 mo old and i have a bacteria bloom it looks like lil bubbles

Post a new thread about it. That way we don't detract from the original subject. I'm sure lots of us can help you out.