type of worm?

[stephanjupillat]

found a bunch of these behind powerhead when I was cleaning today. Here's a short video of this one moving

https://photos.app.goo.gl/mVMVgc9kuMA6yLJv6

please tell me they are safe and easy to get rid of. =) I have no idea what is it or how I got so many as I dip everything going in the tank

 

[shakacuz]

yes, it is a type of worm! bristleworm. desirable clean up crew for some. painfully disturbing to have/look at for others. do not touch it without thick gloves as they have spines!

 

[stephanjupillat]

yes, it is a type of worm! bristleworm. desirable clean up crew for some. painfully disturbing to have/look at for others. do not touch it without thick gloves as they have spines!

aren't there a couple different kinds of bristle worms? You sure these are the ones that sting? doesn't look like the fireworm bristle

 

[shakacuz]

aren't there a couple different kinds of bristle worms? You sure these are the ones that sting? doesn't look like the fire worm bristle

bristle worms still have bristles . may not have the same effect as fire worms, however.

 

[stephanjupillat]

bristle worms still have bristles . may not have the same effect as fire worms, however.

haha guess you're right about that. thanks. As long as it's not the dreaded fire ones. I'll buy a trap on Amazon and see how many I get.

 

[shakacuz]

haha guess you're right about that. thanks. As long as it's not the dreaded fire ones. I'll buy a trap on Amazon and see how many I get.

printedreef makes great worm traps