WMAS Discussion Forum : bristle worm infestation http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:50:15 +0000 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:37:17 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=36683 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[bristle worm infestation : Some people are grossed out by...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36683&PID=329998&title=bristle-worm-infestation#329998 Author: Mike Savage
Subject: 36683
Posted: December 17 2009 at 1:37pm

Some people are grossed out by them and find then unsightly but they are good and a valuable part of the clean-up crew.
 
Mike
]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:37:17 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36683&PID=329998&title=bristle-worm-infestation#329998 <![CDATA[bristle worm infestation : I know this is a definite newbie...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36683&PID=329993&title=bristle-worm-infestation#329993 Author: Dexta
Subject: 36683
Posted: December 17 2009 at 1:26pm

I know this is a definite newbie question but what is it that the bristle worms do that is bad besides growing to huge numbers?]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:26:19 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36683&PID=329993&title=bristle-worm-infestation#329993 <![CDATA[bristle worm infestation : I love arrow crabs, but agree...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36683&PID=327849&title=bristle-worm-infestation#327849 Author: Jake Pehrson
Subject: 36683
Posted: December 07 2009 at 1:35pm

I love arrow crabs, but agree with what Will and Mark has stated above.  Also keep in mind that one day that arrow crab my get lucky and catch your favorite fish.]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:35:07 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36683&PID=327849&title=bristle-worm-infestation#327849 <![CDATA[bristle worm infestation : I loved my arrow crab! Those legs...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36683&PID=327786&title=bristle-worm-infestation#327786 Author: Spbeyond
Subject: 36683
Posted: December 07 2009 at 12:17am

I loved my arrow crab!  Those legs are not even strong enough to lift itself above water ;)]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:17:20 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36683&PID=327786&title=bristle-worm-infestation#327786 <![CDATA[bristle worm infestation : i have cerith and astrea&#039;s...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36683&PID=326669&title=bristle-worm-infestation#326669 Author: lilnicky864
Subject: 36683
Posted: December 01 2009 at 7:22pm

i have cerith and astrea's i seen some peach color snails i thing im gona get this weekend they would ad some nice color versis the same boring colored snails]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:22:38 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36683&PID=326669&title=bristle-worm-infestation#326669 <![CDATA[bristle worm infestation : I know that bridelveil trap will...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36683&PID=326601&title=bristle-worm-infestation#326601 Author: Jeffs_little_ocean
Subject: 36683
Posted: December 01 2009 at 2:24pm

I know that bridelveil trap will work great, but I sure like my worm solution. This thing is creepy but it sure is fun to watch. It sticks those long arms deep into crevaces and pulls things out that none of the other clean up crew could ever reach. As long as it doesnt crawl out of the tank and into my bed, its all good LOL 
]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:24:02 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36683&PID=326601&title=bristle-worm-infestation#326601 <![CDATA[bristle worm infestation : At some point sooner rather than...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36683&PID=326564&title=bristle-worm-infestation#326564 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 36683
Posted: December 01 2009 at 11:03am

At some point sooner rather than later I would add 10 more snails. Do you have a variety like Astrea, Margarita and Cerith. (Nasarrius don't count). This will ensure that a problem algae bloom doesn't surprise you in a month or two.]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:03:30 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36683&PID=326564&title=bristle-worm-infestation#326564 <![CDATA[bristle worm infestation : i did quit feeding over the holliday...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36683&PID=326353&title=bristle-worm-infestation#326353 Author: lilnicky864
Subject: 36683
Posted: November 30 2009 at 6:37pm

i did quit feeding over the holliday and went and got a few more snails and hermits for a more attractive clean up crew now i have about 10 snails and 12 hermits or so that i could see. ]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:37:52 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36683&PID=326353&title=bristle-worm-infestation#326353 <![CDATA[bristle worm infestation : I can see from what you used for...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36683&PID=326057&title=bristle-worm-infestation#326057 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 36683
Posted: November 29 2009 at 9:33am

I can see from what you used for bait that you definitely could change your thinking about food. The bit of shrimp is all that was needed. You are way overdoing the feeding. I mean way over doing it. This may be blunt for me to say but if you want to keep a nice Reef for a long term, please take this as good advice from some one who has been around this block many times.
Stop feeding for 4 days.
On the night of the fourth day, cut one raw shrimp in half. Place that piece in the bridal viel wrapped loosely and tied with a length of thread or fishing line leading to outside the tank. Do this after the lights go out and you are sure to find a hoard of worms attaking the bait. Wait until there is a large ball of worms and then pull out the "package". I usually throw that in the garbage and repeat with a new piece of Tulle.
 
It's also possible that your bristleworm problem is not as bad as you think. Bristelworms are actually very good. Because they eat up extra food, they are one of the best parts of our clean up crew.Smile
 
LampLetting the tank go for 4 days without feeding is the healthiest thing you could do for it right now.Clap
 
Also, the tank is probably going to need more snails. How many snails are in the tank right nowQuestion


Edited by Mark Peterson - November 29 2009 at 9:40am]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:33:39 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36683&PID=326057&title=bristle-worm-infestation#326057 <![CDATA[bristle worm infestation : you will want to starve the tank...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36683&PID=325956&title=bristle-worm-infestation#325956 Author: sanddune600
Subject: 36683
Posted: November 28 2009 at 3:00pm

you will want to starve the tank for a few days get them really hungry first]]> Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:00:23 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36683&PID=325956&title=bristle-worm-infestation#325956