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April 5th, 2008, 07:13 AM
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brissle worms
i just tried to catch a brissle worm that is almost a foot long
 should i try and get it out or leave it and if i should get it out what is the best way. this thing is as big around as a pencil.
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#2
April 5th, 2008, 07:26 AM
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Re: brissle worms
The choice to remove the bristleworm is up to you.I too don't like the large bristleworms either.I'm not sure whats the best way to remove them.The last time I removed a giant bristleworm,I removed the rock and flush it out with pliers...never touch one with your barehands-those bristles sting.The also sell those traps,not sure how well they work though.
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April 5th, 2008, 07:27 AM
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Re: brissle worms
i tried to use tweezers the wife was not happy about that, but as soon as i touched it it was gone before i could squeeze them together. i may just leave it will they cause any harm being that big
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April 5th, 2008, 07:42 AM
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Re: brissle worms
Rinse that rock in some fresh water and it will come out at warp speed. Rinse it into the garbage disposal and flip the switch.
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April 5th, 2008, 07:53 AM
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Re: brissle worms
I didn't recommend doing that because it will kill the good too.Brittlestars,pods,beneficial bacteria but yeah,you could flush it out with freshwater.
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April 5th, 2008, 08:01 AM
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Re: brissle worms
Hell, it's just one rock in the whole tank. Wasting a few pods and some bacteria is a small price to pay in order to get rid of a foot-long bristle worm.
Flush that sucker with tap water!! 
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April 5th, 2008, 08:04 AM
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Re: brissle worms
Okay okay!If you can't get it out with tweezers or pliers than flush the bastard out.
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April 5th, 2008, 08:20 AM
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Re: brissle worms
Leave that worm alone.He wont hurt anything.
The bigger the bristle worm,the more waste it needs to eat to survive.The more waste it eat,the less waste to break down in your tank.Just my 2 pennies. But I dont bother my bristles,not even the big ones.
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April 5th, 2008, 08:44 AM
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Re: brissle worms
That's creepy. It's up to you if you want it out or not. It won't hurt anything, and it will help keep your tank clean, but all the benefits provided may be outweighed by its creepy factor.
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April 5th, 2008, 08:46 AM
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Re: brissle worms
i dont really care how big it is what my concern was is it safe being that big. so i think i will leave it in there and i just found another one also i wonder how many of them i have that are that big??
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