Spionid Worm

[ScottyD36]

I have Spionid worms in my tank. I know for the most part they are harmless but they are starting to get out of control. I know most people suggest glue them and they die off. I have been gluing them for the most part when they are on my rock but i have a bunch in my sand bed and other various places and even some seem to escape me gluing them down. Is their a natural predator I can introduce into my tank to eradicate them. Thanks for any help Pic is example of problem I am having in my tank.

 

[VikS]

Bumblebee snails. 4-5 will do the job.

 

[ScottyD36]

Bumblebee snails. 4-5 will do the job.

Will bumblebee snails attach anything else in the tank. I have feather duster and spaghetti worms in my tank as well.

 

[Goaway]

Tank size? over 50g melanurus wrasse can help you. Under 50, I would say a 6 line. But .... I don't want too.

 

[ScottyD36]

Tank size? over 50g melanurus wrasse can help you. Under 50, I would say a 6 line. But .... I don't want too.

Its a small 13.5 gallon tank.

 

[Goaway]

I don't know. Other than reduce feedings.

 

[Reef and Dive]

Spionids usually mean no harm… and does not become a real pest…

Engina / Bublebee are good vermetid snail predators, but I’m not so sure about spionids.

For feather dusters Chelmon rostratus / Copperbands are great predators, but not 100% reef safe, specially for LPS.