Ostorhinchus sealei and tube worm?

[aurora.k]

Hello!

I've been reading about these Seal's Cardinalfish and thinking of adding them to my tank - for the most part I'm not worried, but I read they can be a threat to coco tube worms. Anyone know if I should be worried for my tube worm? My tube worm is one of these with the hard tube (but a different color - probably about this size).

Also, if anyone has any Seal's Cardinalfish let me know what you think about them?

Thanks!

 

[reef lover]

I would think the fleshy tubed ones would be more desirable as a snack . He should be fine.

 

[mort]

Not personally kept them but a lfs I know had some in their display tank for a few years and they had coco worms with them for at least a year before a rescape. So whilst I can't say for certain, I would suggest they are likely safe when small but they do get a pretty decent size for a cardinal and I do know ornamental shrimp are on the menu as adults.