Theres a bristol worm living in frogspawn head

[skabooya]

Its not dead its just angry. My coral was like that when disturbed for a long time. I would suggest a FW dip. It kills/releases bristle worms pretty darn fast. Have a toothpick ready to help probe it out of that head just in case it wont let go. Just a fast dip is all it will need, about 20 seconds.
I would see first if FW will hurt your frogspawn. I dont think it will but im not positive. I hope someone chimes in on that.

[ashley]

Ok thanks. I was thinking the same thing, but I was nervous to try incase FW dip would hurt the frogspawn. I've even tried sucking it out with my siphon but it gets it there pretty good.

[Navarchus]

Bristle worms can be found in any cracks and holes. Usually they don’t bother any livestock buy may feast on dead or dying animals.

if you can post a pic of the coral it will help me estimate its condition and recommend you what can be done.

[ashley]

Ok heres some pics

You can see theres not much left at all on the right, but the left side has a good bunch. Usually as the day goes on the right side does come out a bit more, but its still very stringy and pitifull looking.


And the worm in question. Its pretty red, could it possibly be a fireworm? (its in the center)

[hillegom]

not a fireworm. The one you have is red and dark brown as well.
Just an ordinary bristleworm IMO Beneficial when small. I would leave it. You have lots more you cannot see. Look into the tank at night with a flashlight with red cellophane over the lens. Be surprised at what you see.

[ashley]

Oh I know, I see them all the time. I'm just concerned that this one living in there is bothering the coral.

[Navarchus]

Do you implement low nutrients regime in your tanks? Do you add some carbon source like v.s.v? What kind of light source do you use?
I wouldn’t be worried too much of the warm but the coral looks little low on the zooxantelas