Bigdaddy05
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Bristle Worm Trap Testers Needed!
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TnFishwater98
Drink more fishwater there! And I still want more!
Waiting to test! I got 4 tanks and I got worms!
Acropora52
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Tried out the trap. Thanks for sending out!
First impressions, nicely packaged, design looks good. Easy to load and pretty effective. Tried it out three different times to thin out population. The last time I left out overnight to see if the bristleworms are able to get out (they are). So you definitely have to check and empty the trap. However, that's a minor thing and I could easily put a little panty hose or something else to trap the worms in the central chamber. Very happy with it and I think this will be very effective, especially in thinning out the very large monster worms
First impressions, nicely packaged, design looks good. Easy to load and pretty effective. Tried it out three different times to thin out population. The last time I left out overnight to see if the bristleworms are able to get out (they are). So you definitely have to check and empty the trap. However, that's a minor thing and I could easily put a little panty hose or something else to trap the worms in the central chamber. Very happy with it and I think this will be very effective, especially in thinning out the very large monster worms
TnFishwater98
Drink more fishwater there! And I still want more!
Putting mine in today. What did you use to bait? I know almost anything will work just asking to compare.
Acropora52
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I just put flake. I may try some old large pellets I need to get out as well
Bigdaddy05
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Been using mine for about 4 days each time leaving it over night. Iv used shrimp and mysis and fish food .works great but finding when I take the trap out tons of bristle worms underneath the trap! Came with some awesome gifts in the box much appreciated!
OP
OP
great picture and catch!! should we make a bottom entrance?Been using mine for about 4 days each time leaving it over night. Iv used shrimp and mysis and fish food .works great but finding when I take the trap out tons of bristle worms underneath the trap! Came with some awesome gifts in the box much appreciated!
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OP
do you think that we should move the bait box to the other side? We have worms escaping and entering under the plexiglassTried out the trap. Thanks for sending out!
First impressions, nicely packaged, design looks good. Easy to load and pretty effective. Tried it out three different times to thin out population. The last time I left out overnight to see if the bristleworms are able to get out (they are). So you definitely have to check and empty the trap. However, that's a minor thing and I could easily put a little panty hose or something else to trap the worms in the central chamber. Very happy with it and I think this will be very effective, especially in thinning out the very large monster worms
OP
OP
yes you may be right
but how else to improve this trap?
Mhamilton0911
BitterSalty
I caught quite a few worms on my test. I used a cube of frozen and it fits perfectly in the bait section. I did notice a few worms escaping through the acrylic lid, I can add pictures when I get home to show you. And they do accumulate under the trap too so adding entrances on the bottom might be good as well. My next attempt I was going to lay out sideways so they could enter from the sand bed.
(My father in law is hospitalized right now and declining so I haven't done more testing)
(My father in law is hospitalized right now and declining so I haven't done more testing)
Bigdaddy05
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Not sure but iv noticed that iv caught more when I put the clear side down so they don't see light and other then that not sure how their getting out lots of tiny ones too under it!
OP
OP
yes, they do like dark
that's why we recommend using the trap at night
maybe get rid of the plexiglass? but isn't it nice to see what you caught?
Bigdaddy05
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Iv had better luck with the Plexi side down
Acropora52
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I like the plexiglass but I've noticed a bunch underneath so maybe some entrances underneath would help. I don't know that moving the bait box would do as much. I wonder if there's a way to put some material in the middle to prevent them from leaving? It might be that I only have smaller worms compared to others as I noticed the trap empty overnight
FurrierTransform
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wouldn't bristle worms be beneficial in a live sand bed? Their tunneling will help water circulate (I know you don't want too much circulation) in the sand bed.
OP
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the smaller worms can squeeze under the plexiglass as it is the closes exit for them
((FORDTECH))
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I would love to test this worm trap if any still available. I have 4 tanks that it can be moved around in.
