Bristle or Fire Worm

[ZZROCOOL]

I think its a fire worm maybe (Hermodice carunculata). also see the link http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/may2003/short.htm
It poked it's head out and I managed to grab it with tongs!
Should I remove or not?

 

[jadakiss]

kill it:approve::Starwars:

 

[KathyC]

Why not make it a little egg crate house?

..seriously..I'd leave it or drop it in your fuge if you have one. They are great detritus eaters and are helpful to remind you to keep your hands out of your tank!

 

[PhoenixOne]

Keep your hands out of the tank? Do they sting or something? Now you're worring me!:bigeyes::scratchch

 

[ZZROCOOL]

Why not make it a little egg crate house?

..seriously..I'd leave it or drop it in your fuge if you have one. They are great detritus eaters and are helpful to remind you to keep your hands out of your tank!

I was thinking about the egg crate house for him actually.
I read last night that that particular species of fire worm is potentially bad

 

[KathyC]

Yes but with 8000 types of worms to choose from the chances are excellent that yours isn't the bad type.

Perhaps a little eggcrate palace? lol

 

[jhale]

into the sump with him. give it a rock to chill in.

 

[tosiek]

Keep your hands out of the tank? Do they sting or something? Now you're worring me!:bigeyes::scratchch

If you ever played with fiberglass insulation or had a mini splinter or two thats typically the basic thing you feel when you accidentally grab a rock with it out and not noticing it. 8000 types = 8000 or so other side effects of getting the hairs stuck into your skin =0)

 

[PhoenixOne]

Oh. Ok. Kewl. Note to self...keep hands out of tank!!!:redface:

 

[jhale]

if you do get hit with bristles soaking in regular white vinegar will dissolve them.
keep a large jug of it handy. you'll be happy you have it when that day comes.

 

[KathyC]

Been there done that...actually the first thing you want to do it is soak your hand (or whatever) in the hottest water you can stand for 20 minutes..then the vinegar for 20 minutes. An antibiotic cream afterwards is also a good idea.
Don't try the tape removal method as it just pushes the bristles further in..best off pulling them out with tweezers

 

[tosiek]

Amputation also works.

 

[KathyC]

Amputation also works.

true that and it probably hurts less than those darned bristles...I couldn't feel my fingertip for 2 months afterwards!!

 

[PhoenixOne]

If I ever come across one in my tank, I shall smite it with fire!!! Oh, wait, water.....crap! Ok, then I shall give it offerings and build a temple to please it. What? Too much overkill? :biggrin:

 

[dabo765]

What is the diference between the two of them?Witch one is good and witch one is not,how can I tell the diference?

 

[Killerdrgn]

Tis a bristle, same one that I have given enough time it'll get super huge.