Welcome back!Crown cones (Conus regius) specialize on polychaetes like common bristleworms and fireworms, though they are venomous.
"Their sting is similar to a Yellow Jacket."
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Welcome back!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
Based on what I found online, it appears that they only prey on polychaetes (and if I can somehow confirm that they will eat Oenone fulgida, which are also polychaetes, that would be great). However, being venomous, I would be cautious about buying Conus regius.I'll look into that! Are they reef safe?
Looked into that, I have been keeping this setup to have livestock native to Australia/indo pacific, anything out there that will eat bristleworms?Based on what I found online, it appears that they only prey on polychaetes (and if I can somehow confirm that they will eat Oenone fulgida, which are also polychaetes, that would be great). However, being venomous, I would be cautious about buying Conus regius.
@Jay Hemdal
After a bit more research, there are two species of crab native to that range that are on quality marine (where my LFS sources livestock) are red fiddler crabs (uca crassipes) or blue fiddler crabs (Pertrolesthes) Reef Safe, do they live in a fully aquatic enviorment and do they eat bristleworms?Based on what I found online, it appears that they only prey on polychaetes (and if I can somehow confirm that they will eat Oenone fulgida, which are also polychaetes, that would be great). However, being venomous, I would be cautious about buying Conus regius.
@Jay Hemdal
Just trying to control the populationWhy are you trying to get rid of bristleworms? You feed the tank, they clean up, that's how it works. I have thousands of bristleworms in my tank among healthy corals, fish, clams, etc and the bristleworms clean up and don't bother anything. Their numbers are directly associated with the available food. I never understood the hatred people have for them, other than the occasional bristles in the hand.
But why? Are you seeing any negative issues with their population? Are you trying to solve a problem that doesn't exist? I'm not trying to be a jerk here, but in my 40+ years of keeping saltwater, bristleworms have to be the most misunderstood inverts out there. Their function/role in our tanks is vital to the overall health of the tank. They are one of the best detritivores out there.Just trying to control the population
I just don't like them lol, I see way too many of them for my liking, plus the added risk of being stung.But why? Are you seeing any negative issues with their population? Are you trying to solve a problem that doesn't exist? I'm not trying to be a jerk here, but in my 40+ years of keeping saltwater, bristleworms have to be the most misunderstood inverts out there. Their function/role in our tanks is vital to the overall health of the tank. They are one of the best detritivores out there.
That's just a reminder to keep your hands out of the tank.I just don't like them lol, I see way too many of them for my liking, plus the added risk of being stung.
I believe fiddlers only feed out of the water during low tideAfter a bit more research, there are two species of crab native to that range that are on quality marine (where my LFS sources livestock) are red fiddler crabs (uca crassipes) or blue fiddler crabs (Pertrolesthes) Reef Safe, do they live in a fully aquatic enviorment and do they eat bristleworms?
Bristleworm trap?
I have caught over 50 in less than 30mins with one of these!
Great for knocking down the numbers quickly.
I love my melanrius.Melanarus wrasse eats bristle worms and flatworms too. A great fish to have.
Try something like this.Looking for bristleworm control in my 120, so far a coral-only setup as I haven't been able to get fish in, though there is alot of bristleworms, any good control that might be easier to get in? Also, do butterflies (specifically pyramid butterflies) eat bristleworms, they're the fish I've been trying to get in.
Thanks!
Nice trap. Where did you get it from?Bristleworm trap?
I have caught over 50 in less than 30mins with one of these!
Great for knocking down the numbers quickly.