ID on a bristle worm. good or bad?

grips · 08/17/2006, 09:57 AM

Hello!

I just recently noticed a few hitchhikers that I'd never seen before. The system is about 7 months old. I know they're bristle worms, but are these good or bad to have in a reef?

From what I underdstand, most bristle worms are good, but you never know and it doesn't hurt to ask.

Here's a link to a picture I found that looks just like the worms I have in my tank.

http://www.reefs.org/hhfaq/img/faq_bristle.jpg

Thanks!

Sk8r · 08/17/2006, 10:06 AM

Good.

grips · 08/17/2006, 10:06 AM

Thank you!

falconut · 08/17/2006, 10:20 AM

Definitely good.

cwegescheide · 08/17/2006, 10:22 AM

I've got tons of those things with no ill effects (yet)

skeeter-doc · 08/17/2006, 10:28 AM

yes I also say good, they stay small and help by keeping the tank clean and free of detritus buildup

grips · 08/17/2006, 10:42 AM

Great!!!

That's exactly what I wanted to hear. I've seen three and they only come out at feeding time. They don't even come all the way out, they just reach out from the rocks and grab the food.

Thanks again!

GlobaLPimP · 08/17/2006, 10:59 AM

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Originally posted by grips
Great!!!

That's exactly what I wanted to hear. I've seen three and they only come out at feeding time. They don't even come all the way out, they just reach out from the rocks and grab the food.

Thanks again!

Mine do the same thing!

08/17/2006, 09:57 AM	#1
grips Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Galesburg, IL Posts: 61	ID on a bristle worm. good or bad? Hello! I just recently noticed a few hitchhikers that I'd never seen before. The system is about 7 months old. I know they're bristle worms, but are these good or bad to have in a reef? From what I underdstand, most bristle worms are good, but you never know and it doesn't hurt to ask. Here's a link to a picture I found that looks just like the worms I have in my tank. http://www.reefs.org/hhfaq/img/faq_bristle.jpg Thanks! __________________ I use a powerhead to mix kool-aid. Current Tank Info: 75 Gal. Reef, 20 gal. sump, 10 gal. fuge, ASM G3, 110 lbs. LR., Tunze Stream TS12 kit

08/17/2006, 10:06 AM	#2
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Good. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

08/17/2006, 10:06 AM	#3
grips Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Galesburg, IL Posts: 61	Thank you! __________________ I use a powerhead to mix kool-aid. Current Tank Info: 75 Gal. Reef, 20 gal. sump, 10 gal. fuge, ASM G3, 110 lbs. LR., Tunze Stream TS12 kit

08/17/2006, 10:20 AM	#4
falconut Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Blackwood, NJ Posts: 3,813	Definitely good. __________________ 180 Gallon FOWLR, 40 Gallon Sump and 10 Gallon Refuge. (2) OceanRevive S026 LEDs, ASM G2 Skimmer & SCA-302 Skimmer. Setup since July 2017.

08/17/2006, 10:42 AM	#7
grips Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Galesburg, IL Posts: 61	Great!!! That's exactly what I wanted to hear. I've seen three and they only come out at feeding time. They don't even come all the way out, they just reach out from the rocks and grab the food. Thanks again! __________________ I use a powerhead to mix kool-aid. Current Tank Info: 75 Gal. Reef, 20 gal. sump, 10 gal. fuge, ASM G3, 110 lbs. LR., Tunze Stream TS12 kit

08/17/2006, 10:22 AM	#5
cwegescheide YOU have been ignored! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 5,231	I've got tons of those things with no ill effects (yet)

08/17/2006, 10:28 AM	#6
skeeter-doc Moved On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: TX Posts: 1,643	yes I also say good, they stay small and help by keeping the tank clean and free of detritus buildup