Wrasse & bristle worms

[ducklady]

Does anyone know if a wrasse will clean your tank of bristle worms? If so, does it matter which type of wrasse?

Thanks.

[reefnetworth]

there is a wrasse i cant remember the name of right now. look on www.liveaquaria.com
i know a six-line will eat just about anything that will not eat it, but they arent nocturnal.

[reefnetworth]

unless you have an overabundance of BW's, they do help keep the sand loose and help in cleaning of your subtrate.

[romunov]

Worm populations correlate to the amount of (over)feeding. Once you cut down your feedings (meaning you take out fish - don't starve them by decreasing the amount of added food), the worm population follows.

That being said, they're neat creatures, a great clean-up crew, fine entertainers and usually not detrimental to anything except an occasional aquarist's hand when reaching for the rocks with no prophylaxis (gloves).

[rustybucket145]

^^ Agreed! Bristleworms are a direct sign of a nutrient rich tank (which is bad)

Don't blame the bristles!! They are probably the only thing keeping your whole tank from crashing.