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Old 10-13-2005, 02:24 AM
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OUCH!

Got my first feel for bristol worm "sting" if you will. Damn things. I've had a reef for 3 years this november and I've never had a single bristol worm. Now I have an infestation. Sould I be looking at getting an arrow crab to get rid of them, or what, I'd like to see what others are doing.
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Old 10-13-2005, 02:36 AM
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Are you talking about Bristle worms perhaps
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A Sixline wrasse is suppose to help control them as well.
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Old 10-13-2005, 02:43 AM
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I never saw my Sixline touch them, however, I did see a CBS eat them, but it is not their first choice. They have to be hungry.
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I liked the idea of Bristol worms......you know the brit worms with the funny accents ;-)
Just teasing!
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Try to cut down on the amount you feed.
Less leftover food means less bristle worms..
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Old 10-13-2005, 09:19 AM
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When I first got in I panicked whenever I saw one... If you have a monster one that is causing problems then catch it and dispose of it carefully... they DO sting... but unless they are causing problems I would leave them.... they tend to not be harmful and are good detritus consumers...
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