Good, Bad, or Ugly

[Olefreebe]

Any idea if good or bad?

 

[MCatano]

Bad. Toss it out if you can but don't touch. Bristle worm

 

[Olefreebe]

Thank you.

 

[Olefreebe]

Is there anything reef safe I could get to help with that. I am thinking more along the lines of invertebrate.

 

[JGT]

The other school of thought is that these are beneficial detritus eaters, especially if you have a sand bed as they stir up the sand and eat uneaten food and waste. Many people welcome these in their tanks.

 

[JGT]

Coral banded shrimp and arrow crabs are natural predators of bristleworms. Some people have also had success with copper band butterflies.