Need advise on bristleworms?????

[ScubaSteve]

Personally, I think bristle worms are largely misunderstood. Some people may disagree here but I truly believe that they are not predators but rather great scavengers. If it's eating a clam, it was probably already dead.

I have a monster in my tank... he's probably close to 7" or 8" when he stretches out. I think he's a pretty cool guy to have around and does his share of cleaning. He comes out even during the day when I feed and doesn't bother anyone.

I'd suggest culling your bistle worm herd you got there a bit but I wouldn't be worried if some are left.

[Ian]

Both my tanks have tonnes of these, mt 90 gallon even has a bunch living in the overflow. So far i have had no issue at all with them being a problem so they get to stay...for now.

[imcosmokramer]

I think they do a great job in cleaning up. I don't have any in my current tanks, but in my old tank, I had a bunch.

(they are a little creepy, but that's ok)
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[BC564]

I have quite a few in my tanks as well.....they are great at cleaning

[mws]

From what you see on photos, are they regular bristleworms or they are fire worms? Are whose look like the ones what can eat corals or snails?

[Zoaelite]

Originally Posted by mws

From what you see on photos, are they regular bristleworms or they are fire worms? Are whose look like the ones what can eat corals or snails?

Looks like mine, leave em be there part of a natural reef ecosystem. Just watch out when moving rock in the tank as they like to hide in dark areas.
Levi