The nightmare of a Bobbit worm

[TUSI]

oh well the nightmare of nightmares. Eventually they show up as they say. Sure enough found out that I have a Bobbit worm approx 24” long and started to prey on my fish and everything else in soft Corals. Took out a section this morning and grabbed him with tweezers but he was able to escape and go back to his old place. I will Have to literally take out everything to get him which leaves me with not to many options. So stand by my journey begins.

 

[pelphrey]

Following along, this isn't going to be fun at all but has to be done, right!

 

[MnFish1]

Following along, this isn't going to be fun at all but has to be done, right!

Can’t you try a worm trap?

 

[TUSI]

Following along, this isn't going to be fun at all but has to be done, right!

No fun at all. Devastated. At the end of the day I want to turn this negative thing to positive. I’ll rescape and get rid of a lot of over grown crap. Rebuild it a little different

 

[TUSI]

Can’t you try a worm trap?

He does not let go of his hole. Plus he is to big.

 

[TUSI]

Bobbit worms will regrow a head if split

 

[pelphrey]

I want to see a picture of this monster when you get it out.

 

[EmdeReef]

Yikes, sorry!

they’re pretty cool in a dedicated tank

 

[TUSI]

I want to see a picture of this monster when you get it out.

Oh yes I’m posting s video for other hobbiests to be carefull

 

[TUSI]

Yikes, sorry!

they’re pretty cool in a dedicated tank

Yes I’m sure there are hobbiests that will live this monster

 

[MnFish1]

He does not let go of his hole. Plus he is to big.

Sorry. I misunderstood I thought you said he came out

 

[TUSI]

Peaking at night

 

[TUSI]

Sorry. I misunderstood I thought you said he came out

Yes he does but never let go of his base. His tail is like a rattle snake.

 

[MnFish1]

Yes he does but never let go of his base. His tail is like a rattle snake.

Looking on a couple other threads if you can get ahold of it you can pull it out.

 

[TUSI]

Out at night

 

[TUSI]

Looking on a couple other threads if you can get ahold of it you can pull it out.

I’m going to try to suck it out but I can’t move in my tank. It’s not easy with all the Corals

 

[Reefin Ryan]

Bobbit worms will regrow a head if split

:O So these things will be officially haunting my dreams now, haha. I saw a youtube video from Coral Lust removing one of these from his reef. It recoiled into a rock and he then removed the rock. My thought is setting up a big rock with some holes in it on the portion of your tank floor with all the open space and place some bait like a cheap softie colony or a dead shrimp or something close to that rock. if you catch him in the area he should retreat to that rock being the only cover in an otherwise open space.. Just a random idea. I wish you all the luck in the world with killing that sucker!

 

[Oberst Oswald]

I wonder if shooting a turkey baster of vinegar in its hole will get him to release his grip and give you an opportunity to get him. Your tank looks big enough for it not to cause harm. Might be wrong but a idea anyway.

 

[TUSI]

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:O So these things will be officially haunting my dreams now, haha. I saw a youtube video from Coral Lust removing one of these from his reef. It recoiled into a rock and he then removed the rock. My thought is setting up a big rock with some holes in it on the portion of your tank floor with all the open space and place some bait like a cheap softie colony or a dead shrimp or something close to that rock. if you catch him in the area he should retreat to that rock being the only cover in an otherwise open space.. Just a random idea. I wish you all the luck in the world with killing that sucker!

not a bad idea but I have no room whatsoever

 

[TUSI]

I wonder if shooting a turkey baster of vinegar in its hole will get him to release his grip and give you an opportunity to get him. Your tank looks big enough for it not to cause harm. Might be wrong but a idea anyway.

I am willing to try anything but today he went across the tank in the sand bed to his hole. He is a smart dude.

 

[TUSI]

I wonder if shooting a turkey baster of vinegar in its hole will get him to release his grip and give you an opportunity to get him. Your tank looks big enough for it not to cause harm. Might be wrong but a idea anyway.

I am willing to try anything but today he went across the tank in the sand bed to his hole. He is a smart dude.