Fan Worms/Feather Dusters

[GoPitt88]

I have a 2 year old 55 gallon mixed reef, and looking to add some coolness to the tank. Was thinking about adding a fan worm. Any advice? Would love some feedback on your experience and would also love to see pics! Please advise....thanks [emoji16]

 

[GoPitt88]

Please note that my tank includes a Six Line Wrasse, a Coral Beauty, an Emerald Crab, and a small Blue Tuxedo Urchin, amongst other tame fish and inverts.

 

[ThunderGoose]

I've got several feather dusters with both emerald crabs and a tuxedo urchin with no problems. My pink short spine urchin has picked up two of them and carries them around. It's been around 2 months and both are still alive and actively feed.

 

[GoPitt88]

Any others with feedback?

 

[BlueCursor]

The Coral Beauty would be my only concern. A few wrasses will pick at a fan too. My solar wrasse never does.

I have kept fans worms, coco worms for over 2 years. I broadcast feed my SPS corals twice a week though. So mine get fed well. I don't think coco worms make it without being fed. Fans are easier to keep.