Good Guy or a Bad Guy - worms

[The Fish Tank Hobbyist]

GOOD GUY OR BAD?:

Here is a pic. Is this a fireworm or a normal bristle worm

Thanks - The Fish Tank Hobbyist!

 

[The Fish Tank Hobbyist]

Here are a few more pictures for scale and zoomed out.

 

[Spare time]

Bristle worm. They are harmless but can be painful to touch. You will know if you see a fireworm. They are very distinct.

 

[The Fish Tank Hobbyist]

Thanks....

this is the first really fat one I’ve found. Most all previous ones much more skinny so it caught me a little more by surprise

 

[Spare time]

Thanks....

this is the first really fat one I’ve found. Most all previous ones much more skinny so it caught me a little more by surprise

I have seen some chonky bristle worms. Nothing compares to the 1.5ft long fireworm that a guy found in his frag tank near me haha

 

[vetteguy53081]

These are not welcomed in any of my tanks but at the same token, not of concern. They are scavengers and feed on uneaten food and detritus. Sort of a housekeeper

 

[Dkmoo]

Good guy