Bristle worm pest

[alcimedes]

Just introduced an arrow crab to my tank last night. In 20 min. he/she had a bristleworm in hand and was ripping it to shreds and eating it. Kids loved watching it go to town.

 

[SeaCucumberFan]

Just introduced an arrow crab to my tank last night. In 20 min. he/she had a bristleworm in hand and was ripping it to shreds and eating it. Kids loved watching it go to town.

You should remember they eat everything that is alive.

 

[Tecnomantis]

folks should I consider an arrow crab? It seems to get **** done

 

[Ztous]

folks should I consider an arrow crab? It seems to get **** done

They have a bad rep with all the guys I know. In general they are fins rippers and one guy reported one snatching a clown fish while it slept. If you do add one be cautious.

 

[Therinx]

I dunno the arrow crab looks more nightmarish than the bristle worm, to me. :clown:

 

[alcimedes]

I will have to update the thread six months down the line and see how everyone is doing. So far the arrow crab has been a pretty chill addition to the tank. I don't think it will ever run out of bristleworms.

I've been informed the arrow crab is kind of creepy, but the worms are gross, and creepy > gross.