Bristleworm!!!!!

[Bill M.]

Gah... theres one in my tank.... has to be at least 3 inches long..... what do I do!!!!!

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[cocoa_pleco]

meh, just leave him. he will clean. if it bugs you add a bristleworm trap.

[Bill M.]

Ive heard they can eat fish... are my ocelarris safe??????.....

[cocoa_pleco]

lol, thats a load of BS. the only thing they will touch are EXTREMELY EXTREMELY EXTREMELY soft bubbly corals, else theyre just scavengers

[Bill M.]

Well Ive got some mushroom corals and a few Kenya Tree corals..... are they safe???

[Drumachine09]

Safe as a roast at a PETA convention.

[Bill M.]

haha good.... that thing looks scary.. it is enough to make me want to never stick my hand in there again...eh..

[cocoa_pleco]

the spines hurt. i got some so deep that vinegar wouldnt work, so i took scissors and tweezers and cut out a piece of my skin. if i put pressure to lift something with the finger it gave a sharp sting so i got fed up

[Rue]

...the bristleworm is likely just fine...enjoy! They're good to have in the tank...

...however, be aware that there are 1-2 species that can be problematic...but the VAST majority are beneficial...

[CAF]

If it worries you, go down to Fishy Business and ask Barb for a trap, I'm sure she has some in the store.

[Bill M.]

Haha.. CAF..... I was like.. OMG howed he know thats where I shop.... but then I realized, I say it all the time and you are in Colorado...lol *smacks forehead..*