Any good bristleworm control that isn't arrow crabs or yellow coris wrasse?

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Those triggers are going to be hell on wheels in a 120g. Get rid of them and the stocking list will be fine.

Idk, 120 isn't recommended for a pair of pyramid butterflies, let alone 3.

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

I'm looking at swimming space and territory... seems awfully cramped.

That is a fair concern, the anthias and cleaner wrasse wouldn't occupy much space and territory, I did add 4 really large caves in this scape, and didn't press it against the glass for the maximum swimming space and shelter, I was mainly focusing on the triggers and butterflies, as both of those prefer crevices in the rockwork for shelter, the wrasses would be sandbed dwellers and anthias and cleaner wrasse would be able to take shelter in the numerous smaller hideaways.

 

[Macdaddynick1]

Bristleworm trap?
I have caught over 50 in less than 30mins with one of these!
Great for knocking down the numbers quickly.

Thisss. I used the thing and it works wonders .

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

Green bird wrasse but can get large in time

Already discussed this option when planning the stock list, not for bristleworms, though judging by the 90% chance that he decided to end every other fish in this tank, I decided against it

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

That is a fair concern, the anthias and cleaner wrasse wouldn't occupy much space and territory, I did add 4 really large caves in this scape, and didn't press it against the glass for the maximum swimming space and shelter, I was mainly focusing on the triggers and butterflies, as both of those prefer crevices in the rockwork for shelter, the wrasses would be sandbed dwellers and anthias and cleaner wrasse would be able to take shelter in the numerous smaller hideaways.

The triggers also need a lot of swimming room. A 4 foot tank with minimal rock work might be ok for 1, but 2 in a tank with lots of rock might not work out too well... Again, they can get to almost a foot long.

I have not had triggers nor butterflies, one reason being I didn't think my 4 foot tank would be adequate... Was going to set it back up after my upgrade as a fowlr (didn't realize some triggers were reef safe and didn't want to worry about elevated nutrients given both species need multiple feedings per day)

But I'm sure you've done your research as well and am not trying to second guess you...

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Idk, 120 isn't recommended for a pair of pyramid butterflies, let alone 3.

Lol, I didn't even get to that point. I saw triggers and a 4ft tank and had a what the heck moment

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

Those triggers are going to be hell on wheels in a 120g. Get rid of them and the stocking list will be fine.

That is one of the fish I've planned this tank around, all of this will be gradual and will probably at least a year before I get everything in, that saying IF I get everything in

Idk, 120 isn't recommended for a pair of pyramid butterflies, let alone 3.

A 120 is a good size for a pyramid butterfly trio

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

Lol, I didn't even get to that point. I saw triggers and a 4ft tank and had a what the heck moment

The triggers also need a lot of swimming room. A 4 foot tank with minimal rock work might be ok for 1, but 2 in a tank with lots of rock might not work out too well... Again, they can get to almost a foot long.

I have not had triggers nor butterflies, one reason being I didn't think my 4 foot tank would be adequate... Was going to set it back up after my upgrade as a fowlr (didn't realize some triggers were reef safe and didn't want to worry about elevated nutrients given both species need multiple feedings per day)

But I'm sure you've done your research as well and am not trying to second guess you...

They are bluethroats, which are one of the smallest and the least aggressive of the triggerfish species, only maxing out at around 7-8 inches, usually a 120 is recommended for them

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

The triggers also need a lot of swimming room. A 4 foot tank with minimal rock work might be ok for 1, but 2 in a tank with lots of rock might not work out too well... Again, they can get to almost a foot long.

I have not had triggers nor butterflies, one reason being I didn't think my 4 foot tank would be adequate... Was going to set it back up after my upgrade as a fowlr (didn't realize some triggers were reef safe and didn't want to worry about elevated nutrients given both species need multiple feedings per day)

But I'm sure you've done your research as well and am not trying to second guess you...

I've done triggers, IMHO they are a true fowlr fish. They eat anything, everything and are outright ***holes. I do love them for their qualities tho and the uniqueness that they are.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

usually a 120 is recommended for them

But a 4 foot 120 or a 5 foot 120...?

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

But a 4 foot 120 or a 5 foot 120...?

This. I had the triggers in a 5ft 150g.

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

But a 4 foot 120 or a 5 foot 120...?

This. I had the triggers in a 5ft 150g.

4 ft 120. I would say that due to aggression and size, any other trigger would need a larger setup, though I think I'll be good with this smaller, docile species. Of course I can't say the same for any crustaceans I choose to add

 

[Sump Crab]

I'm thinking a 4 foot tank is way too small for that stocking list...

Ya triggers and pyramid butterflies are large fish

 

[Sump Crab]

I am not sure if OP is actually looking for advice….

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

I am not sure if OP is actually looking for advice….

It is definitely pushing it, though I did plan this tank around larger fish, usually a 120 is the recommended tank size for these species.

 

[Hawkeyesown11]

Sapphire damsels have been known to eat bristle worms.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

It is definitely pushing it, though I did plan this tank around larger fish, usually a 120 is the recommended tank size for these species.

Again, which 120?

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

Again, which 120?

4 ft 120, chose it was wider which gave it more swimming space in that direction, 6 ft 120s are awfully thin, I think the fish feel more secure with swimming space in that direction

 

[WheatToast]

Crown cones (Conus regius) specialize on polychaetes like common bristleworms and fireworms, though they are venomous.
"Their sting is similar to a Yellow Jacket."
https://reeftopia.com/products/regius-cone-snail-conus-regius

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

Crown cones (Conus regius) specialize on polychaetes like common bristleworms and fireworms, though they are venomous.
"Their sting is similar to a Yellow Jacket."
https://reeftopia.com/products/regius-cone-snail-conus-regius

I'll look into that! Are they reef safe?