Bristle worm trap.

[iroll253]

So my tanks been cycling for 3 months now with a few nice zoas. Did my first 3 gallon water change yesterday. Just for the zoas ill probably do that monthly till i get fish and other corals. Its just been going slow due to high rent and other necessities. I have no fish as of now and i know 6 lines eat bristle worms. But I'm wondering how to make a trap like maybe put a few holes in a tupperware and put a frozen cube in it at night? The reason is because i've seen 2 worms in the past week one 4 inches long the other maybe 8-9. Anybody? I tried to get it but there quick and have grip on the rock. I don't mind the small ones i know there in their even though i haven't seen them i just dont want the biggies to cause a problem.

 

[HernandezJ35]

why are you trying to get rid of them? they are some of the best members of you cuc

 

[iroll253]

Well i don't want them killing a fish or anything. Like i said i just don't want the big ones causing issues, i plan on putting a predator for them some type of wrasse to keep them in the rocks. But they cant get a 9 inch bristle worm thats going to take some sort of trap or the right time and tweezers.

 

[HernandezJ35]

oh missed that lol...i have heard of people using a red flashlight at night cuz they can't see the red

 

[TJL]

You could also put a Banded Coral Shrimp in there. A large male will have no problem with a 6-8" Bristleworm. Maybe you should borrow one though cause they also will eat most other shrimp and even Emerald crabs (mine did)

Todd

 

[lvsuckerfish]

pantie hose with a shrimp or silver side @ night will work besure to wear gloves and pull out before the lights come on.

 

[iroll253]

Bought a coral banded shrimp hopin he'll do some work for me =)

 

[jgalvin]

Bought a coral banded shrimp hopin he'll do some work for me =)

let me know if the shrimp helps, my tank is infested with bristle worms as well, i've had no problem with them, but they are disgusting to look at, in my opinion.

 

[iroll253]

If you look in my thread i made a trap also. So far theres nothing besides about 20 amphipods but its only been in there for 2 days.

 

[FreakinReefin]

You might wanna try this...

http://www.vividaquariums.com/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=04-2311