To many Bristleworms?

brooke · 12-31-2005, 03:23 PM

Is it possible to have to many bristleworms in your tank. I know that they're beneficial, but I mean I have tons of them. At any given time I can look into my display or refugium and see at least one.

***Reefland*** · 12-31-2005, 03:40 PM

I don't think so. Since they are scavengers, and we always have available food for them in our systems, the more the merrier!

**Ninong** · 12-31-2005, 03:43 PM

The reason you can't have too many is because their populations are controlled by the availability of nutrients (detritus). It's impossible for their populations to expand unless there is a food source.

I wouldn't be concerned if I were you unless you think that you have another problem and that the surge in bristleworms is just a symptom of that?

My only concern is that I hope my Orchid Dottyback doesn't eat too many of my bristleworms.

brooke · 12-31-2005, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninong

I wouldn't be concerned if I were you unless you think that you have another problem and that the surge in bristleworms is just a symptom of that?

What could be the "other problem" that would result in a ton of bristleworms?

**Poseidon** · 12-31-2005, 04:26 PM

Overfeeding, dead fish, dead snails etc... Like Ninong said, they only populate to a sustainable level, if they are growing like mad, something is causing the population to increase.

***Reefland*** · 12-31-2005, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by brooke

What could be the "other problem" that would result in a ton of bristleworms?

An over abundance of waste for them to feed on.

**Ninong** · 12-31-2005, 04:32 PM

I see at least a dozen or more bristleworms in my tank when I look at it at night with a red flashlight and all of the room lights off. I love them! They are beneficial scavengers.

I don't believe it's possible to have too many of them.

John Hamilton · 12-31-2005, 06:00 PM

I have bristle worms and other I can't identify plus the itsy bitsy teeny weeny tiny little dinky starfish out the yin yang.

saltjunkie · 01-02-2006, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninong

I see at least a dozen or more bristleworms in my tank when I look at it at night with a red flashlight and all of the room lights off. I love them! They are beneficial scavengers.

I don't believe it's possible to have too many of them.

**charlie** · 01-02-2006, 02:02 PM

The only time that I can see them as a problem is when they get to the size that Steve Weast had, now that's out of control

greenbean36191 · 01-02-2006, 02:07 PM

Steve Weast's was a eunicid though, not your typical amphinomid bristleworm. Unless you have a eunicid too yours won't get that big. FWIW his is small as they go.

***Reefland*** · 01-02-2006, 02:09 PM

That thing was scary from his tank!

romunov · 01-02-2006, 03:44 PM

I got an eunicid in my maxijet. He's just adorable.

**charlie** · 01-02-2006, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Reefland

That thing was scary from his tank!

Yeah, when they start clogging up your plumbing.........................

***Reefland*** · 01-02-2006, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by romunov

I got an eunicid in my maxijet. He's just adorable.

Is he hanging on for dear life, romunov?

**charlie** · 01-02-2006, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Reefland

Is he hanging on for dear life, romunov?

Can we use our imagination for a picture of this

romunov · 01-03-2006, 02:51 AM

Notice the "white fuzz" under the cowrie? That's where his burrow is. There's one on the cover as well (not visible).
He's just fine and dandy. He even gets room service.

***Reefland*** · 01-03-2006, 10:58 AM

Ah ha! In the top of the powerhead he lives.

dave00gt · 04-19-2006, 11:29 AM

sometimes i dont like the bristleworms, my neon gobie got confused as being dead, and now he has little bristle needles on him, i dont want him to die for a stupid bristleworms

. and sometimes they bite just to see if the gobies are dead or alive..

how do i reduce the bristleworms

BubbaWPB · 04-19-2006, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dave00gt

how do i reduce the bristleworms

Ninong mentioned above his orchid dottyback eats them... maybe there are other fish that will help you with your "reduction in force"....

12-31-2005, 03:23 PM	#1
brooke Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southcentral PA Posts: 121	To many Bristleworms? Is it possible to have to many bristleworms in your tank. I know that they're beneficial, but I mean I have tons of them. At any given time I can look into my display or refugium and see at least one. __________________ Big Gulps huh? Welp, see you later.

12-31-2005, 03:40 PM	#2
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,030	I don't think so. Since they are scavengers, and we always have available food for them in our systems, the more the merrier! __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

12-31-2005, 03:43 PM	#3
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 19,724	The reason you can't have too many is because their populations are controlled by the availability of nutrients (detritus). It's impossible for their populations to expand unless there is a food source. I wouldn't be concerned if I were you unless you think that you have another problem and that the surge in bristleworms is just a symptom of that? My only concern is that I hope my Orchid Dottyback doesn't eat too many of my bristleworms. __________________ Ninong

12-31-2005, 04:26 PM	#5
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,248	Overfeeding, dead fish, dead snails etc... Like Ninong said, they only populate to a sustainable level, if they are growing like mad, something is causing the population to increase. __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

12-31-2005, 04:32 PM	#7
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 19,724	I see at least a dozen or more bristleworms in my tank when I look at it at night with a red flashlight and all of the room lights off. I love them! They are beneficial scavengers. I don't believe it's possible to have too many of them. __________________ Ninong

12-31-2005, 06:00 PM	#8
John Hamilton Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston TX. Posts: 232	I have bristle worms and other I can't identify plus the itsy bitsy teeny weeny tiny little dinky starfish out the yin yang.

01-02-2006, 02:02 PM	#10
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 5,715	The only time that I can see them as a problem is when they get to the size that Steve Weast had, now that's out of control __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

01-02-2006, 02:07 PM	#11
greenbean36191 Citizen Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Auburn/Huntsville, AL Posts: 239	Steve Weast's was a eunicid though, not your typical amphinomid bristleworm. Unless you have a eunicid too yours won't get that big. FWIW his is small as they go. __________________ If you can't change the world, change history- TRT

01-02-2006, 02:09 PM	#12
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,030	That thing was scary from his tank! __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

01-02-2006, 03:44 PM	#13
romunov Citizen Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Slovenia Posts: 111	I got an eunicid in my maxijet. He's just adorable.

01-03-2006, 02:51 AM	#17
romunov Citizen Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Slovenia Posts: 111	Notice the "white fuzz" under the cowrie? That's where his burrow is. There's one on the cover as well (not visible). He's just fine and dandy. He even gets room service. Attached Thumbnails

01-03-2006, 10:58 AM	#18
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,030	Ah ha! In the top of the powerhead he lives. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

04-19-2006, 11:29 AM	#19
dave00gt Citizen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 233	sometimes i dont like the bristleworms, my neon gobie got confused as being dead, and now he has little bristle needles on him, i dont want him to die for a stupid bristleworms . and sometimes they bite just to see if the gobies are dead or alive.. how do i reduce the bristleworms

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