Bristle worm???

Yep its OK. If you want it out take it out other wise for the most part they are harmless to reef. As long as its not all red. That is a fireworm and they will eat coral.

 

I have these in my tanks. I pull them if I can get them easily.

 

I have lots of them in my fuge. I have one in my display, if I can catch him, I will move him to the fuge. Do not use your bare hands.

 

You forgot the combat boots!

 

I second that - DON'T use your hands. They pack a sting.

 

Must not be farm raised like mine cuz I can't even spot it. Not to creep you out but every time you've picked up a piece of live rock you've picked up a handful of bristle worms.

 

bristleworms are not a problem.. They will only multiply into great numbers if there is alot of detrius and what not sitting around the tank, then yes they could be a annoyance. They are great scavengers and great members of your clean up crew. +1 dont grab with your hands, from experience they can put a hurtin on your hand or finger, but imo if you only see a couple or so id leave them, they are really no reason to be concerned.

 

Its fine but if your worried pull it out. I just check at night until I see it out and pull it.

 

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