bristle worms

[rupes reef]

any good remodys for getting rid of bristle worms? i have only seen 2 but i want to get rid of them and keep them from reproducing.

 

[Aquarist007]

why? they are great for your tank

here is somemore info on them

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1424845

 

[Mikey Donuts]

Why do you want to get rid of them? They're great scavengers.... Anyway, you can find bristleworm traps at the online vendors. Try marinedepot or premiumaquatics.

 

[2frosty4u]

Bristle worms are like aiptasia, for every one you see, theres probably ten that you dont.

 

[Allanira]

If you dont want them send them to me lol. I will take them anyday of the week.

 

[reefworm]

no, no, no - bristleworms are NOT like aiptaisia. Aiptaisia is a pest - the worms are not. they are some of the most effective detrivores we can have. leave them where they are or send some to Allanira and me

 

[2frosty4u]

I didn't mean that they are pests. He said he's only seen 2 and I'll bet that there are more than that. I have a fair size collection of them myself.

 

[gohan23]

Re: bristle worms

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12980334#post12980334 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rupes reef
any good remodys for getting rid of bristle worms? i have only seen 2 but i want to get rid of them and keep them from reproducing.

If you can add an Arabian dottyback. Should take care some of them.

 

[reefworm]

2frosty - bad assumption on my part - sorry. you are indeed correct about the numbers - they come out in numbers when the tank is fed

 

[2frosty4u]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12980698#post12980698 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reefworm
2frosty - bad assumption on my part - sorry. you are indeed correct about the numbers - they come out in numbers when the tank is fed

No problem, I should have been clearer in my post. It was a poor attempt at humour.

 

[billdogg]

leave them be - they tend to multiply when there is food - if you cut back on that they will die off on their own to a sustainable number