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Gizmo

10-13-2005, 02:24 AM

OUCH!
:evil:
Got my first feel for bristol worm "sting" if you will. Damn things. I've had a reef for 3 years this november and I've never had a single bristol worm. Now I have an infestation. Sould I be looking at getting an arrow crab to get rid of them, or what, I'd like to see what others are doing.

Bob I

10-13-2005, 02:36 AM

Are you talking about Bristle worms perhaps :question:

Psyire

10-13-2005, 02:40 AM

A Sixline wrasse is suppose to help control them as well.

Bob I

10-13-2005, 02:43 AM

I never saw my Sixline touch them, however, I did see a CBS eat them, but it is not their first choice. They have to be hungry. :rolleyes:

fakename

10-13-2005, 02:54 AM

I liked the idea of Bristol worms......you know the brit worms with the funny accents ;-)
Just teasing!

muck

10-13-2005, 04:00 AM

Try to cut down on the amount you feed.
Less leftover food means less bristle worms.. :biggrin:

reeferaddict

10-13-2005, 09:19 AM

When I first got in I panicked whenever I saw one... If you have a monster one that is causing problems then catch it and dispose of it carefully... they DO sting... but unless they are causing problems I would leave them.... they tend to not be harmful and are good detritus consumers...