i have noticed a bristle worm in my aq. is it save should i get it out? ive been reading online about them and some say to keep it others say to get rid of it what do i do?
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bristle worms????
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If the bristle worm is small, ie 2 inches, don't worry about it.
If it is big, cuz they can get to be a foot long, I would dispose of it
If you get rid of it, don't touch it, use needle nose pliers or another clean instrument to get it out. The bristleworms bristles can get lodged in your skin.
If it is big, cuz they can get to be a foot long, I would dispose of it
If you get rid of it, don't touch it, use needle nose pliers or another clean instrument to get it out. The bristleworms bristles can get lodged in your skin.
skippy2 said:
Agreed. They are an excellent part of your cleanup crew! Providing they are small. They tend to grow like weeds and so you will need to keep an eye on them as they can get fairly large and become disruptive to your tank.
How big is your tank?
I wouldn't worry about them until they are a few inches long.... when it's that big, come back and we'll tell you how to catch it!
Oh, and take the advice given above - never touch them with your hands! The bristles come off as a defense mechanism and are they are sharp, painful slivers..... yuck!
Especially dont touch a red bristle worm (also called a fire worm), as thier spines will give a new meaning to the term PAIN!