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Old 05-31-2013, 02:44 PM
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They do no harm to your tank per se and you can leave them in there but I personally don't like them and do my best to keep them outa my tank.
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Old 05-31-2013, 04:42 PM
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watch out for the wicked bristles - if you do catch them, go for the middle of the body with tongs ; or if you try moving a frag, there might be small ones hiding underneath. They do multiply so getting rid of some is a plus.
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Old 05-31-2013, 05:20 PM
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I keep the smaller ones. The 5 in one I would get rid of.
They are a great CUC and do a good job. If you have lots, then maybe you overfeed. The population will reflect how much they have to eat.
But I would not trust a 5 in long one ...yeeks
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Old 05-31-2013, 05:29 PM
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is there a 'trick' to catching them with tongs? They seem very good at hiding themselves in LR, etc.

Also, are they fast and aggressive when being sought by tongs?
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Old 05-31-2013, 05:52 PM
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make a mini "bag" out of an old nylon stocking. Put a bit of food in it, ie a piece of shrimp. The bristle worms will snag their legs on the nylon and be caught.
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