HELP! Bristleworms are taking over....

[fishpainter]

Does anyone know how to get rid of bristleworms...they are multiplying daily and snacking on corals. I heard there was a fish that eats them. Anyone know which one???? Any info is appreciated....
Cheryl the fishpainter

 

[BCT182]

sixline wrasse and neon dottybacks will I think.

 

[QADoug]

FishPainter, Any possibility you could put a picture of the bristleworms on the forum so I could see what they look like?

thanks, Doug

 

[Jonathan G.]

i had one and then i got a 6 line and haven't seen him since =)

 

[lizardarm]

are you sure that they are snacking on your corals, or are they snacking on stuff that has accumulated on your corals?

 

[NaH2O]

fishpainter - normally, bristleworms are harmless.....there are a few varieties that will snack on corals, one being Eunicid worms. If they are the harmless variety, then try and take a look at the possibility of excess food, waste, or detritus in the tank. Eliminate the excess food source, and the worms will die back on their own.

Here is an article on Bristleworm Removal

This article shows the Eunice worm: A Large Worm Turns...

Polychaete Annelid Identification, or You Can Always Tell a Bristleworm...

Hope this helps!