Briistle worms??

LittleDevil · 05-01-2003, 11:29 PM

Watching my tank at night, I have noticed some worms. Most of them are clear whitish body's with redish-pinkish colored heads on them. Most of those guys seem to be about 1" or less.
I also have seen 1 REALLY big one. It is bright orange in color and seems to be about 2 feet long. It looks like it has tons of little feet on it. It really doesnt like the flash light.
Any idea's on that? Should I get him out of there(if I can get him)???

There is something in my tank that eats my snails. I had a bi-color blenny turn up missing. The last time I saw the blenny it had a big chunk taken out of its back, Like something bit him? Could the big worm do anything like that? I will get a pic is I can.....
Any help would be greatly appreciated.....

Thanks,
Matt

Ilia · 05-02-2003, 12:36 AM

Bristleworms are very helpful. In my tank I have at least 50 and they devour any food that falls on the rocks or sand. The one that's 2 feet might be something else because I have never heard of one that big. You don't want them taking over your tank but having them is not bad.
All IMHO.

**kevinpo** · 05-02-2003, 08:46 AM

There is a type from the Caribbean that can be a pest and danger. If your rock is from Florida there is the possibility you could have one of these. More likely they are of the Pacific variety and perfectly harmless. They are detritus and algae eaters. Here are a couple of pictures of the Pacific types.

HTH,
Kevin

**kevinpo** · 05-02-2003, 08:49 AM

And another

***zhenya*** · 05-02-2003, 02:49 PM

If anyone is interested in Polychaete worms,including large Eunicids

,here's a link you might find interesting..

http://biodiversity.uno.edu/~worms/annelid.html

Hope you find them as amaizing and interesting as I do

Caesar Augustus · 05-04-2003, 09:40 PM

I have a strict rule with all worms in my tank. If your red your gone, if your any other color and behave yourself, you may stay.
Augustus

***zhenya*** · 05-04-2003, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Caesar Augustus
I have a strict rule with all worms in my tank. If your red your gone, if your any other color and behave yourself, you may stay.
Augustus

Why? Are the red color is something that is bothering you ?

Caesar Augustus · 05-06-2003, 10:41 PM

The only "bad" bristle worms such as Hermodice carunculata are red in color. They have been known to feed on clams, corals, and even kill sleeping small fish from time to time. Beware the red bristle!
Keep the faith,
Augustus

LittleDevil · 05-06-2003, 11:09 PM

Thanks for all the relpy's....
How big should they get? The big orange one is kinda scary looking. Could he be the one that is eating the snails?
How would I get that big orange one to come out from the rocks? I want to get him out of there.....

Matt

Caesar Augustus · 05-09-2003, 12:25 AM

I can't remember who it was but they were on this board. They had a way to remove unwanted worms. They sawed a piece of live rock in half, hollowed it out, and baited it, making a trap. I don't have the tools for such an undertaking however, in theory it would work. Simply pull the rock out in the morning and you sould have worms o plenty. They mostly feed at night, you might try an old fashioned cup trap w/ some krill in the bottom or such. I've also heard of mantis traps catching a worm or two. Good luck.
Keep the Faith,
Augustus

Elmo18 · 05-17-2003, 11:28 AM

In honor of bristleworms, I'd say we find one, hold on in our hands, then squeeze....and see how long we can hold on...

:P

- Elmo

***zhenya*** · 05-17-2003, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Elmo18
In honor of bristleworms, I'd say we find one, hold on in our hands, then squeeze....and see how long we can hold on...

:P

- Elmo

**Poseidon** · 05-19-2003, 10:51 AM

OUCH who takes that challenge???

05-01-2003, 11:29 PM	#1
LittleDevil Tenant Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Flint,Mi Posts: 90	Briistle worms?? Watching my tank at night, I have noticed some worms. Most of them are clear whitish body's with redish-pinkish colored heads on them. Most of those guys seem to be about 1" or less. I also have seen 1 REALLY big one. It is bright orange in color and seems to be about 2 feet long. It looks like it has tons of little feet on it. It really doesnt like the flash light. Any idea's on that? Should I get him out of there(if I can get him)??? There is something in my tank that eats my snails. I had a bi-color blenny turn up missing. The last time I saw the blenny it had a big chunk taken out of its back, Like something bit him? Could the big worm do anything like that? I will get a pic is I can..... Any help would be greatly appreciated..... Thanks, Matt

05-02-2003, 08:46 AM	#3
kevinpo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spokane Valley WA Posts: 2,425	There is a type from the Caribbean that can be a pest and danger. If your rock is from Florida there is the possibility you could have one of these. More likely they are of the Pacific variety and perfectly harmless. They are detritus and algae eaters. Here are a couple of pictures of the Pacific types. HTH, Kevin __________________ SPSguy On - On

05-02-2003, 08:49 AM	#4
kevinpo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spokane Valley WA Posts: 2,425	And another Attached Thumbnails __________________ SPSguy On - On

05-02-2003, 02:49 PM	#5
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,722	If anyone is interested in Polychaete worms,including large Eunicids ,here's a link you might find interesting.. http://biodiversity.uno.edu/~worms/annelid.html Hope you find them as amaizing and interesting as I do __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

05-04-2003, 09:40 PM	#6
Caesar Augustus Mayor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Birmingham,AL U.S.A. Posts: 980	I have a strict rule with all worms in my tank. If your red your gone, if your any other color and behave yourself, you may stay. Augustus __________________ The reefer formerly known as Napoleon

05-02-2003, 12:36 AM	#2
Ilia Citizen Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 102	Bristleworms are very helpful. In my tank I have at least 50 and they devour any food that falls on the rocks or sand. The one that's 2 feet might be something else because I have never heard of one that big. You don't want them taking over your tank but having them is not bad. All IMHO.

05-06-2003, 10:41 PM	#8
Caesar Augustus Mayor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Birmingham,AL U.S.A. Posts: 980	The only "bad" bristle worms such as Hermodice carunculata are red in color. They have been known to feed on clams, corals, and even kill sleeping small fish from time to time. Beware the red bristle! Keep the faith, Augustus __________________ The reefer formerly known as Napoleon

05-06-2003, 11:09 PM	#9
LittleDevil Tenant Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Flint,Mi Posts: 90	Thanks for all the relpy's.... How big should they get? The big orange one is kinda scary looking. Could he be the one that is eating the snails? How would I get that big orange one to come out from the rocks? I want to get him out of there..... Matt

05-09-2003, 12:25 AM	#10
Caesar Augustus Mayor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Birmingham,AL U.S.A. Posts: 980	I can't remember who it was but they were on this board. They had a way to remove unwanted worms. They sawed a piece of live rock in half, hollowed it out, and baited it, making a trap. I don't have the tools for such an undertaking however, in theory it would work. Simply pull the rock out in the morning and you sould have worms o plenty. They mostly feed at night, you might try an old fashioned cup trap w/ some krill in the bottom or such. I've also heard of mantis traps catching a worm or two. Good luck. Keep the Faith, Augustus __________________ The reefer formerly known as Napoleon

05-17-2003, 11:28 AM	#11
Elmo18 Governor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,514	In honor of bristleworms, I'd say we find one, hold on in our hands, then squeeze....and see how long we can hold on... :P - Elmo

05-19-2003, 10:51 AM	#13
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,248	OUCH who takes that challenge???

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