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Throw a piece of shrimp into It. I'm sure it will come to itDangit, I’ve tried to catch him with a bottle and straw trap. He not interested in it. I’ll keep trying. I was hoping he might be a good worm.
Agree.Fireworm. Remove it.
Shape.. and the redTried the shrimp in a bottle trap last night, no luck. So how do you know it’s a fire worm (bad) and not a good trash eating bristle worm (good)
Only Concern?I've seen those same worms in my tank. They do get large. Largest I've seen stretched out is about 14". However, I have not had a single problem from them being in there. They haven't eaten any corals or attacked any other livestock. Pretty sure the only concern with them is touching them and getting stung. That said, I do pull any large ones out and put them in my hitchhiker/unwanted creatures tank but haven't seen any in months.
Only Concern?
These fireworms are roving carnivores that can cause much damage in a reef tank. They have toxic bristles on their bodies that can inflict a sting of a very painful degree, possess strong jaws for feeding, and can reproduce quite rapidly.
They are not selective about what they eat but usually prey on all types of other moving and stationary invertebrates, such as corals, crustaceans, mollusks, as well as other errant type bristleworms. Being particularly aggressive predators, they may even eat small fish if an opportunity presents itself.
For these reasons preventing and removing these destructive worms from accidentally getting into tank and removing them when found in a saltwater aquarium system is recommended. They come into tank as hitchhikers.
Owning a pets store for almost 12 years, you come across many critters such as these. I had a clarity plus bin type display and had two in it as this system held my live rock and corals. Had missing fish before these were discoveredI haven't had the same experience. Have you had these in your tank? Same exact type? Or is this just from what you've read.
Owning a pets store for almost 12 years, you come across many critters such as these. I had a clarity plus bin type display and had two in it as this system held my live rock and corals. Had missing fish before these were discovered