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Old 03-25-2008, 07:51 PM
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Default Re: Bristle Worms

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Originally Posted by NATIVEVAMAN View Post
First off dont listen to whoever told you they can kill live rock any more,thats just silly.If you have as many as you say some will start to starve to death soon.If you really need to get rid of them there are natural and fun ways to do it.Cral banded shrimp love to eat them and so do certain wrasse's.These critters are an important part of your tanks bio diversity dont get rid of all of them.If you just see the worms in and on the rock but not in the sand it may not be bristle worms.
Dale is correct. Bristleworms are helpful as they stir up your sand. Fireworms are a type of bristleworm that can be harmful to corals (people too!) as they can sting. I agree with Dale. They are helpful and diversity in a tank is always better.
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