Bristle or Fireworm

[Mattgee]

Been actively baiting and removing Bristleworms recently using a trap. Pretty certain all up until now have been bristle until i came across this one today.
Again think it might be a bristle but just thought i would ask what you guys thought.

Thanks

 

[fishguy242]

hi, to me ,does not look like common bristle worm.

 

[Goaway]

hi, to me ,does not look like common bristle worm.

Agree, there are many species of bristle worm. I do have a fireworm, just not the bearded fire worm. Fireworms have a red tuff in there bristles. They also get overly large. Regular bristle keep pretty small. No need to panic.

However, depending on your fish and aquarium size, never hurts to have a fish who can assist in keeping their population in control.

 

[exnisstech]

They look like the ones in my sump. I typically find them in or around my sock. I've picked them up by hand so I assume they aren't fireworms since I have been stung. Maybe I'm just lucky

 

[vetteguy53081]

Bristleworm
While not welcomed in my tanks are regarded as part of clean up crew eating detritus and uneaten food