Fireworm- good or bad?

[LetItReef]

I know I have alot of this on my tank. How can you eliminate besides manual removal? Thanks!

 

[Lionfish Lair]

It's a common bristleworm. No need to do anything. If you have too many in your tank, perhaps cut back on feeding or increase tank maintenance.

 

[LetItReef]

I vacuum the sand bed and seeing these worms.

 

[azbigjohn]

Bristleworms are great at detrius removal, and are generally harmless.

They do freak my wife out, though!

 

[LetItReef]

I wonder how big it can get?

 

[Lionfish Lair]

That's about it, with that variety.

 

[Salty1962]

Good as part of a cleanup crew, bad if you touch it I have scares on my hands from them.

 

[Lionfish Lair]

The bristles come out with just vinegar. They should not be creating actual scars, as they do not draw blood.

 

[McMullen]

My green coris wrasse ate them. I used to have a ton in my display, now very few in my overflow. I miss seeing them forage rocks and sandbed!

 

[Nik Buhl]

Some wrasses will eat them and they have a gnarly sting.