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So should i pick the asterina out of my sump, they haven't made it to my display tank yet.Bristleworm and asterina starfish. Asterinas are (usually) harmless, but some people have reported that they eat coral. I will say that they can multiple like crazy.
Thanks for both of response, and this are bristle worms and not fireworms?Bristle worms are not a problem, they are beneficial but just don't touch them with your fingers
The asterina are also no problem in my book. But they can multiply pretty fast like Snazzy said...
I saw a least three worms and asterinas, i hope they didn't become an issue. Is this a sign of a mature tank? I am new to the hobby 5 months inIt depends on whether or not you want to take the risk or not. I personally keep them because I think they’re cool looking. Just know that where there’s one, there’s probably more.
standard bristleworm which many regard as clean up crew and eats detritus and uneaten food. Not welcomed in my tanks
Not cool then, thanks i do have zoas and othe soft corals. And i do preferd my coralsstandard bristleworm which many regard as clean up crew and eats detritus and uneaten food. Not welcomed in my tanks
Asterinas breed like mice and Will go after zoa coral and other softies. They feed on algae but again reproduce as you can see at fast rates
Thanks, really helpfulI think these a just 'regular' bristle worms. If they are red than it's a fireworm.
These two below grew large and alone took down a colony of bam bam zoas until I caught them in the act. This is compared to a nickelNot cool then, thanks i do have zoas and othe soft corals. And i do preferd my corals
I do think that having no bristle worms in the tank is near impossible. When you have live rock in your tank that is. On frags they probably be killed of when you dip the coral? But it only takes one or 2 to slip trough the net over time and they will grow their numbers. Do you have none in your tank or when you see one it's priority number one to get it out?standard bristleworm which many regard as clean up crew and eats detritus and uneaten food. Not welcomed in my tanks
Asterinas breed like mice and Will go after zoa coral and other softies. They feed on algae but again reproduce as you can see at fast rates
My Harlequin tusk will find any and eat them. I leave all in new rock and coral in a bucket for a couple of hours. With circulation they come out. Ive found mostly babies. Ive had a 12" and 14" one in the past why they are no longer desiredI do think that having no bristle worms in the tank is near impossible. When you have live rock in your tank that is. On frags they probably be killed of when you dip the coral? But it only takes one or 2 to slip trough the net over time and they will grow their numbers. Do you have none in your tank or when you see one it's priority number one to get it out?
Cheato makes sense, i hope it doesn't get crazy i think I'll pick them out, not sure what to do with themBristle worms can hitchhike on coral frags, live rock or maybe they were in the chaeto?
Wow that's crazy, i think i will remove them instead, thanks for ur help greatly appreciatedThese two below grew large and alone took down a colony of bam bam zoas until I caught them in the act. This is compared to a nickel
There are special tanks for them:Cheato makes sense, i hope it doesn't get crazy i think I'll pick them out, not sure what to do with them
The tusk is doing a good job then! Mmm keeping the frags or rocks in a bucket waiting for them to show themself is a good one!My Harlequin tusk will find any and eat them. I leave all in new rock and coral in a bucket for a couple of hours. With circulation they come out. Ive found mostly babies. Ive had a 12" and 14" one in the past why they are no longer desired
Pick them out with a pair of tweezers. No problem.Cheato makes sense, i hope it doesn't get crazy i think I'll pick them out, not sure what to do with them