Bristle Worms control in a fluval evo 13.5

[Timrpn]

Hi everyone,

My parents have a Fluval Evo 13.5. They want to get rid of the Bristle Worms they have in there. What can I put in there that can help?

They have
2- clowns
1- Cleanershrimp
snails, and some soft coral.

Thanks

 

[Lavey29]

Bristleworm s are an essential part of the cleaner crew and will always be in the tank no matter what you do. Siphoning the sand during water changes will get rid of some most likely. I added a banded shrimp to my tank hoping that he would cut back the population and I don't see as many at night now as I used to see.

 

[exnisstech]

I agree with @Lavey29 They will always be there and serve a good purpose. IME the population will control itself based an the amount of food avaliable.

 

[paragrouper]

Despite their appearance, they do serve a purpose. If you still want to remove them, get a Bristleworm trap

Link

 

[Timrpn]

Thanks, I was leaning towards the same opinion, but sometimes it is better understood if it comes from a different person as well. Thank you :)