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Advice? Bristle worm issues?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Ray/Jen_Reefin, Dec 28, 2016.

  1. Ray/Jen_Reefin 2016 Vice President / 2015 Volunteer of the year.

    Davenport, IA
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    Who has Bristle worm issues and how do you solve it?
     
  2. Crosshatch

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    I personally used melenaurus wrasse and a pair of coral banded shrimp. The problem though if you are a heavy feeder they may not work that great. So I had to cut back on food a little.
     
  3. Dave Experienced Reefkeeper

    Des Moines Area
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    What is the issue? Personally, I view them as part of the CuC and don't bother removing them (and we have some big ones!).
     
  4. DangerJ Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    They're entirely self-regulating. They'll only exist at a level the available food allows, so I have never manually removed them. I figure even the creepy crawlies need to eat at night. they're cool, as long as they don't contact my hand.

    Did you get tagged by one?
     
  5. stew Well-Known ReefKeeper GIRS Member

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    I also view them as part of the CuC. There are a couple of places that include small worms as part of their package. Some wrasses and dotybacks are among the fish that will help keep them under control.
     

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