briter worms

[jasonperez]

i think i have two briter worms they look like flat and spiky on the edges first time i've seen this in my tank how do i get them out or are they ok to have :sad2:

ps if they are bad what do i have two look out fore

 

[KathyC]

Bristle worms?
They're ok, just don't touch them!! Be careful when you're moving rocks/frags, they frequently will be inside the rock or on the bottom of them.
Do a search here on MR and you'll find lots of info about them!!

 

[SuRFeR BoY]

there good.. they eat left over food and stuff. if you dont want them, get a dottyback or a coral banded shrimp, they will eat them. if you see more and more then you are over feeding your tank and there is alot of left over food..they are part of the clean up crew if you ask me. like kathy said becareful they can give you a nasty sting.

 

[PalmTree]

Yeah I have no problems with the onse in my tank. They eat everything that's left over.

 

[SIReefer]

They do a good job in a reef tank. They grow fast though! Take a flashlight to your tank at night & you'll be surprised how many are in there.