Do you kill bristleworms?

[daniella3d]

If it was that big then yes I would get rid of it. Such monster can probably eat sleeping fish, or definitly harm a clam.

I usualy only kill the bristle worms that are on frags that I handle. I do not bother putting them back in the tank and I hate having those bristle in my fingers. I happen to me too often.

Originally Posted by IluvHockey

Yesterday night I saw a bristleworm that was at least 2 foot long and as thick as my finger in the tank, when I turn ont he lights. I am normally not squimish about worms but this guy actually startled me. It was like a monster. Should I try to trap it and get rid of him or should I let him be. I have a reff tank with hermits and SPS.

I generally don't like to kill living creatures, but is he doing more harm than good? I am sure I have smaller bristles in the tank.

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