Bristleworms anyone?

**eugene_syh** · 3rd May 2010, 20:32

Hi I think i spotted like one bristleworm in my shrimp tank. should i take it out when i next see it or are they beneficial for my subtrate?

**binniez** · 3rd May 2010, 23:08

Erm.. As far as i know, there are not advantages of keeping that creature in your tank. If i am not wrong, they do eat shrimps..

**gummynut** · 3rd May 2010, 23:57

it is beneficial for reducing your shrimp population..

good luck in catching it.. they are super fast..

**eviltrain** · 4th May 2010, 00:11

i only can get them out after decom-ing my 3 feet tank. there were 3 in the tank. i tried to catch them, they were super fast. manage to injured one of them only.
now only one survive and living in a small tank in my office.

**eugene_syh** · 4th May 2010, 11:11

ok operation bristleworm starts today!

**gummynut** · 4th May 2010, 12:32

maybe you can device some kind of trap to catch your worm.. man vs worm..

**eugene_syh** · 4th May 2010, 12:36

Originally Posted by gummynut

maybe you can device some kind of trap to catch your worm.. man vs worm..

what do they eat?

**gummynut** · 4th May 2010, 12:40

i am not sure. try google on them

**binniez** · 4th May 2010, 13:53

Hmmm.. Might not be easy to trap them though.. Heard from some bro in earlier threads that they are extremely evasive and fast. best way is to remove ur vegetation and driftwood for a clearer view.. Furthermore, they do eat shrimps, so your trap might not be effective when there are plenty of food in the tank to feast..