Sharing Tonight's Re-Discovery

[DRRosen3]

Just thought it was interesting to see these guys coming out again. I haven't seen them for MONTHS (after introducing 6 Peppermint Shrimp to the ecosystem). Tonight I had a major feeding, and come to find out, they're still HERE!

 

[shifty51008]

Lol ive never had to deal with them in the 15 years ive been in the hobby and never want to.

The members in our club though never had luck useing peoppermint shrimp though, kalk past seemed to work the best.

Eith way, good luck.

 

[DRRosen3]

Eh, I'm not going to bother trying to battle them. As far as I can tell they're perfectly fine. I have lost some fish over the years (learning level fish) but I never suspected them as the culprits. The symptoms (prior to disappearance) always made me lean towards tank bullying. I just treat the Bristles as a part of my CUC.

 

[LJLKRL]

Is that a bristle worm?

 

[DRRosen3]

Yes, but not a Fireworm. DIFFERENCE

 

[LJLKRL]

Yes, but not a Fireworm. DIFFERENCE

I have a few bristle worms, I just let them be. I have a couple of pretty big ones in my sump under where the water falls in. I guess they grab the food as it falls in the sump from there.
As far as I know they have never been a problem.

 

[Swensos]

I've heard from numerous sources that bristleworms are good for your tank. I think they just get a bad rap because they look gross and are similar to fireworms and bobbit worms, which are the devil.

I'm still on the fence on whether I want to willingly add them to my tank.

 

[DRRosen3]

I'm still on the fence on whether I want to willingly add them to my tank.

I can't say I'd ever willingly add them to a DT. However, unless I get rid of my substrate and LR, I'll be living with these guys for the rest of my DT's life.

 

[BeanMachine]

They are good for your tank. Just don't touch them.