bristleworm??

[marie]

They are bristle worms and are harmless detrivores, I've even seen mine eat cyano . Some fish will eat them and I have also seen my cleaner shrimp make a meal of them on occasion.

[hillegom]

I have one that is 4 in long. Comes out when food falls on the gravel. Far as I am concerned, I don't mind smaller ones, but this one creeps me out. One day I will catch him, because I am afraid that eventually, I'll have my hand in the tank and will inadvertantly grab him.

[marie]

Originally Posted by hillegom

I have one that is 4 in long. Comes out when food falls on the gravel. Far as I am concerned, I don't mind smaller ones, but this one creeps me out. One day I will catch him, because I am afraid that eventually, I'll have my hand in the tank and will inadvertantly grab him.

If you do it won't be the end of the world . I've grabbed more then my share of them and I think grabbing stinging nettle is much worse

[hillegom]

I guess I am misinformed. I have grabbed stinging nettle and its not that bad.
Thanks for the comparison, from first hand knowledge.
Not as worried about it as I was anymore!!!

[Canuckgod420]

I have 1 in my tank thats at least 2' long......yup 2 FEET!!!!!

[365seasons]

Good to hear that they don't pose too much of a threat.

It's okay that we have BAZILLIONS though?


Is there a way to slim the amount of them out?

[hillegom]

Originally Posted by 365seasons

Good to hear that they don't pose too much of a threat.

It's okay that we have BAZILLIONS though?


Is there a way to slim the amount of them out?

Do a search on trap, bristleworm. Here is but one link
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...stle+worm+trap

[hillegom]

Originally Posted by Canuckgod420

I have 1 in my tank thats at least 2' long......yup 2 FEET!!!!!

2 ft ???
I think I would get rid of that one for sure! What the heck is it eating?
A lot of whatever for sure.