My First Hitchhiker

[iteched]

Just saw what I think is a bristle worm. It seems to be living in a snail shell that I brought home with some blue hermits.

It's still in there....should I pull it?

It is red with what appears to be tiny white rings and white bristles.

 

[donut0079]

Depends on the type of worm. Most bristle worms are beneficial detritus feeders but certain ones can cause problems. Best thing you cod do is get a pic on here and see if it is a problem.

 

[donut0079]

The description sounds kinda like a fire worm which would be fine as long as you don't touch it. They sting. But like I said a pic is the only way to be sure.

 

[iteched]

I removed him and his "home" - just gotta see if he will come out for a selfie.

 

[hotelbravo]

The description sounds kinda like a fire worm which would be fine as long as you don't touch it. They sting. But like I said a pic is the only way to be sure.

to me the description sounds like a normal bristleworm.

 

[iteched]

 

[iteched]

Oops - sorry about the pic size...

This is what came out of the shell.

 

[donut0079]

Yeah that looks like a normal bristle. He is fine. Should be a good tank addition.

 

[iteched]

Thanks! He is back in action.

 

[ericarenee]

YUMMY Bristle worm Soup with Taters
Yea he is a good one...

 

[RGS2]

Good worm, just don't pick it up barehanded. They hurt.

 

[iteched]

Good worm, just don't pick it up barehanded. They hurt.

No doubt. I'm a guitar player and very protective of my hands and fingers.

A while back I was reading the post about the toxins in marine tanks. I'm quite surprised that every LFS I visit never mentions the dangers of our hobby.